Historic New England

Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts the goddess Demeter in profile in classical costume and hairstyle, applied gold rope edge, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100712

Accession Number: 1927.2093

Cameo Pendant

Shell cameo pendant in metal mount, depicts cupid in profile, gold colored metal rope edge.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100713

Accession Number: 1927.2107

This single round drop earring is composed of a carved shell cameo set in a twisted rope gilded metal mount. The cameo depicts a young man in profile. The earring attaches with a gold wire on the reverse.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), metal, gilding

GUSN: 100714

Accession Number: 1927.2108

Cameo Ring

Gold oval cameo ring, depicts classical female profile in white, likely ivory, on black stone background, engraved foliate design band.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), cameos, semiprecious stone, glass (material)

GUSN: 100715

Accession Number: 1931.1904

Cameo Belt Buckle in Original Case

Vertical rectangular mother of pearl belt buckle with applied shell cameo of classical male in profile set in ormolu mount with leaves and loops; fastener is hinged at bottom and clasps at top, vertical hinged chape and tongue at center. Rectangular brown case with gilt border and design on cover.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100716

Accession Number: 1925.363

Cameo Brooch with Two Pairs of Earrings

This set of shell cameo jewelry consists of a brooch and two pairs of drop earrings. The cameo is carved to represent a young girl standing near a small, rustic house, under a tree. The cameo is mounted in a gold frame with a twisted gold ribbon surround. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and C- h...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 100717

Accession Number: 1942.319a-e

Cameo brooch

Rectangular shell cameo brooch set in gold mount, depicts the Birth of Venus, plain gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse. Brown leather case with stamped foliate border on cover, cream satin lining, hook closure.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Constantin Roesler Franz (Artist)

Material: gold (metal), conch (shell)

GUSN: 100718

Accession Number: 1971.2202AB

Locket with Cameo Fob

Gold and chalcedony cameo watch fob with locket containing tinted photographs, cameo depicts two overlapping males in profile one in white and one in black, reverse has applied gold monogram of an intertwined M and K; locket contains two tinted photographs, one of a woman set under glass, the other ...

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100719

Accession Number: 1930.21

Cameo Studs

Pair of oval gold and chalcedony cameo studs, rectangular shaped cameo depicts two classical females in profile in black and white, female in white has a lyre, round button stud on reverse.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100720

Accession Number: 1930.22AB

Brooch

This oval glass cameo brooch is part of a set with a pair of earrings (1925.222AB). The cameo depicts a classically dressed female in profile wearing a necklace and and earrings. The cameo is set in a gold cannetille border. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and hook on the reverse. The brooch cou...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 100721

Accession Number: 1925.221

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of an oval onyx cameo which depicts a classically dressed female in profile wearing a necklace and earrings. Each cameo is set in a gold border embellished with gold granulation, coiled wirework and rope around the edge. The earrings attach with gold earwires th...

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), onyx (mineral)

GUSN: 100722

Accession Number: 1925.222AB

Set of Earrings and Studs

Set of carved coral jewelry consisting of earrings, and three studs, one large and two small, all feature carved naturalistic roses on gold filled wires.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100773

Accession Number: 1941.787a-e

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of four cabochon-cut coral buttons set vertically on a gold bar back. The earrings attach with gold s-shaped wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100774

Accession Number: 1922.217AB

Belt Buckle

Oval coral belt buckle, cabochon cut corals mounted on brass, brass hinged three prong tongue.

Date: 1840-80

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), coral (material)

GUSN: 100775

Accession Number: 1947.231

Brooch

This brooch is composed of carved coral, depicting a naturalistic spray of flowers and leaves. The brooch closes with a gold hinged pin and hook on the reverse.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100776

Accession Number: 1933.1692

Bracelet

Coral bracelet, carved naturalistic flowers and leaves set on gold wire, flexible band of rectangular coral links, gold hidden push button clasp with coral button.

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100777

Accession Number: 1933.219

Necklace

Double strand branch coral necklace, segmented with carved round beads, red ribbon ties.

Date: 1849-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100778

Accession Number: 1941.185

Brooch and Earrings

Demi-parure of coral jewelry consisting of brooch and earrings, all feature naturalistic gold leaves, coral flowers and berries, set on oval gold rope frames, brooch has hinged pin and hook on reverse, earrings has gold wire loops with hook fastener.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100779

Accession Number: 2007.15.172a-c

Hair Comb

Carved dyed ivory hair comb, bright pink flowers and berries on crescent shaped gold mount, three pronged gold-filled comb.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100780

Accession Number: 1933.1192

Hairpins

Pair of hairpins, each pin is a cluster of bell-shaped flowers carved from ivory (or possibly a densely-grained wood) and dyed scarlet, each flower has a centered gold stamen and is set atop a gold two-pronged pin. Three chains of floral blossoms, each a different length, hang from the central clust...

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, ivory (tooth component), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 100781

Accession Number: 1915.85ab

Cross Pendant

Cross pendant made of six large brown seeds strung on brass wire.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100782

Accession Number: 1932.563

Cross Pendant

Seed pearl cross pendant set with round brilliant cut topaz (or paste?) in center, mounted on mother of pearl plate, metal ring.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100783

Accession Number: 1931.57

Cross Pendant

Gold cross, arms terminate in trefoils, engraved with leaf design, two gold rings.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100784

Accession Number: 1965.116

Cross Pendant

Plain metal cross pendant.

Date: 1860-1872

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100785

Accession Number: 1964.90

Cross Pendant

Plain wooden cross pendant on blue silk ribbon

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100786

Accession Number: 1982.818

Cross Pendant

Silver gilt filigree cross pendant with trefoil shaped arms.

Date: 1840-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100787

Accession Number: 1921.27

Cross Pendant

Cross pendant made from the Charter Oak in Connecticut, scalloped silver mounts on terminals of each arm and two applied plaques on each side.

Date: ca. 1856

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100788

Accession Number: 1952.150

Crucifix

Olive wood cross pendant with gold mounts on terminals of each arm.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100789

Accession Number: 1969.3009

Cross Pendant

Coral bead cross pendant, both cylindrical and faceted coral beads, ridged gold cuff at junction of arms.

Date: 1844-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100790

Accession Number: 1922.218

Cross Pendant on a Chain

Cross pendant, seventeen pieces of faceted jet set in gold, length of chain attached.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100791

Accession Number: 1927.906

Cross pendant

Vulcanite cross pendant, molded naturalistic spray of roses and leaves applied to front.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, molding (forming), rubber (material)

GUSN: 100792

Accession Number: 1932.651

Cross Pendant

Plain black vulcanite or hard rubber cross pendant with large black ring.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, rubber (material)

GUSN: 100793

Accession Number: 1932.219

Brooch

Brooch in the shape of a cross, carved from three pieces of jet. The ends of each arm are mounted with chased gold terminals finished with a centered gold ball on each. Closure is a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), gold alloy, flat chasing

GUSN: 100794

Accession Number: 1930.172

Cross Pendant

Jet cross pendant with gold engraved terminals on each arm.

Date: 1850-1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100795

Accession Number: 1941.186

Brooch

Jet cross brooch with gold caps engraved with scrolls on each arm, small gold ball on end of each cap, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100796

Accession Number: 1981.31

Rosary Beads

Pair of rosaries with wooden beads strung on metal chain, each has a metal crucifix and an oval Medal of the Immaculate Conception or "Miraculous Medal."

Date: 1854-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100797

Accession Number: 1969.1804.1-.2

Necklace

This necklace is made from Berlin iron in the shape of an elaborately cast and lacquered cross with foliate trefoil shaped arms and a quatrefoil rosette in the center. The cross hangs from a "box chain" design of woven ring mail.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 100798

Accession Number: 1969.3049

Rosary Beads

Rosay beads made of nuts on metal chain, metal crucifix with corpus and medal depicting profile of Pope Pius IX on one side and an angel blessing a kneeling woman on the reverse.

Date: 1846-1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100799

Accession Number: 1969.1806

Rosary Beads

Rosary beads, carved and pierced wooden mottled beads on metal chain, metal crucifix with corpus and metal medal depicting profile of Pope Pius IX on front and angel blessing a kneeling woman on reverse.

Date: 1846-1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100800

Accession Number: 1969.1807

Rosary Beads

Rosary beads, polished and carved dark red wood beads on metal chain, crucifix with corpus attached.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100801

Accession Number: 1969.1805

Rosary Beads

Ivory rosary, carved white ivory beads on metal chain, heart shaped intersecting bead, carved ivory cross with circle design and glass stone in center.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100802

Accession Number: 2007.15.152

Holy Water Font

Silver holy water font, repoussed and engraved decoration depicting Christ on the cross with two kneeling women at his feet, all within an architectural niche flanked by two angels.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), repoussé, castings (object genre)

GUSN: 100803

Accession Number: 1969.3361

Reliquary Cross

Silver reliquary cross, engraved with a sheath of wheat, crossed sword and axe, and the initials "I S" one side, the other side features a rooster, cross and the initials "I R", three silver balls attached (one missing), silver ring at top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), chasing, engraving (action), hollow (form attribute)

GUSN: 100804

Accession Number: 1969.1832