Historic New England

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold Etruscan Revival style earrings, gold ball surmounts supporting pointed pendants with beaded edge encircling smaller bell flower pendants, later screwback ear fasteners.

Date: 1865-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 100949

Accession Number: 1993.908.1-2

Set of gold Classical Revival jewelry in original case consisting of a brooch and pair of earrings; rectangular brooch with chamfered corners and applied gold twisted wire border and fan designs, center features a gold circle with rosette and granulated bead border, supports five vase shaped drops (...

Date: 1864-1874

Maker: Crosby & Morse (Jeweler)

Material: granulation

GUSN: 100950

Accession Number: 1940.486a-c

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold hoop earrings chased with Rococo scrolls.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 100951

Accession Number: 1934.1824AB

Earring

This single gilt metal Classical Revival earring is composed of three elongated drops suspended from a short crossbar. The bar is wrapped with gold wire and attaches to the ear wires with an abstract acanthus-leaf shape. The earring attaches with an s-shaped wire fastener.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), gilding

GUSN: 100952

Accession Number: 1922.212

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold filled pendant earrings with faceted ball drops.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100953

Accession Number: 1969.108ab

Earring

This gold-filled earring is composed of a central pendant pear with leaves suspended from a petaled flower. The pendant hangs above and in front of an engraved ribbon that frames it on both sides. The earring attaches with a gold ear wire.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy

GUSN: 100954

Accession Number: 1926.728.2

Pair of Earrings

Pair of sterling silver circle earrings with geometric engraved design and silver ball drop, silver screwback ear fasteners.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100955

Accession Number: 1993.907.1-2

Earrings

Pair of gold pendant earrings, cluster of grapes surmount supports flare drops, later screwback fasteners.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100956

Accession Number: 2004.14.1.1-2

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a brushed gold hoop. The earrings attach with wires set in line with the hoop that extend down the backside of the hoop and are held in place with an attached c-clasp.

Date: 1865-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 100957

Accession Number: 1922.214AB

Earring

Single gold earring with anchor motif, fastener is missing.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100958

Accession Number: 1934.1821

Pair of Earrings

Pair of small gold hoops with faceted border.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100959

Accession Number: 1934.2489AB

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold circular button earrings on hinged gold wires.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100960

Accession Number: 1934.2490AB

Pair of Earrings

Each of this pair of small gold circular hoops is embellished with a chased reed border. They attach with hinged wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 100961

Accession Number: 1930.1393

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold basket earrings hanging from gold coil surmount, s-shaped ear wire fasteners. Stored in light blue cardboard jewelry box.

Date: 1875-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100962

Accession Number: 1969.3034.1-2

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold hollow stamped shield earrings with diamond and scroll engraving and white glass bar in center, wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100963

Accession Number: 2007.15.85ab

Earring

This single earring is composed of an orange glass bead set on a gold pin. The bead is suspended from a gold hinged ear wire.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100964

Accession Number: 1932.565

Brooch and Earrings

Set of catseye moonstone jewelry consisting of a brooch and earrings: brooch features four moonstone balls with gold flower centers arranged in a cross design, hinged hook and pin on and pendant loop attachment on reverse; earrings feature two hanging moonstone balls with s-shaped wire ear fasteners...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100965

Accession Number: 1941.1052a-c

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a moonstone ball from which is suspended a gold-mounted, torpedo-shaped moonstone drop. The earrings attach with gold s-shaped ear wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: moonstone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100966

Accession Number: 1926.728.1AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a lapis lazuli sphere suspended from a two-link gold chain. The chain is suspended from a gold s-shaped ear wire.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: lapis lazuli (rock), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100967

Accession Number: 1922.206AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a rose quartz torpedo drop suspended from an attached 'o' ring at the top of the gold cannetille frame. One earring is missing its quartz drop. Both are missing their ear wire attachments.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: rose quartz, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100968

Accession Number: 1931.61AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a round cabochon-cut agate set in a chased gold mount with a leaf border. The earrings attach with hinged gold ear wires.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony)

GUSN: 100969

Accession Number: 1931.62AB

Necklace and Earrings

Set of banded agate jewelry consisting of a necklace and pair of earrings: necklace consists of a string of graduated dark brown beads with single white stripe; matching earrings feature two balls hanging from s-shaped ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100970

Accession Number: 1969.3053.1-3

Brooch and Earrings

Set of tortoiseshell (?) jewelry of a brooch and pair of earrings: brooch consists of three balls in a row, hinged pin and hook on reverse; earrings are single balls mounted on ear wire fasteners. All stored in yellow cardboard jewelry box.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100971

Accession Number: 1969.3021.1-3

Pair of Earrings

Pair of black glass buttons with stripe converted into earrings.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100972

Accession Number: 1969.3062.1-2

Pair of Earrings

Pair of malachite pendant earrings, torpedo drops with gold caps surmounted by balls, gold s-shaped ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100973

Accession Number: 1969.3031.1-2

Pair of Studs

Pair of jade studs, circular concave discs with gold button in center, brass detachable wire fastener on reverse.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100974

Accession Number: 1969.3337.1-2

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of sterling silver circular cuff buttons with spider on spider web design, silver post and horseshoe shaped guard on reverse.

Date: 1891-1910

Maker: George W. Shiebler & Company (Jeweler)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100975

Accession Number: 1969.3041.1-2

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of oval grey stone cuff links set in 8 karat gold.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100976

Accession Number: 1969.3065.1-2

Pair of Buckles

Pair of small oval paste buckles, single row of brilliant cut pastes set in metal, bar fastener on reverse.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100977

Accession Number: 1969.3025.1-2

Pair of Buttons

Pair of circular black glass and goldstone buttons set in brass, brass loop attachment on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100978

Accession Number: 1975.219.1-2

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of gold cuff links, oval discs engraved with the initials "JF," gold single link attachment.

Date: 1875-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100979

Accession Number: 1993.882.1-2

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of jet cuff links, jet bars with pointed ends and gold bands in center, s-shaped link attachments.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100980

Accession Number: 2007.15.78ab

Pair of Earrings

Pair of coral pendant earrings, oval cabochon cut coral surrounded by seven coral beads supporting an elongated vase shaped drop, gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100981

Accession Number: 1969.3007.1-2

Pair of Earrings in Original Case

Pair of coral earrings in original case, cabochon cut corals on gold ear wire fasteners, black leather case with white silk and blue velvet lining.

Date: 1868

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100982

Accession Number: 1969.3005.1-2

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold and coral earrings, gold rosette with tiny coral beads, supports gold bell of leaves and filigree gold ball set with tiny coral beads, hinged ear wire fasteners. In blue leather box with snap (not original).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100983

Accession Number: 1969.3019.1-2

Necklace and Earrings

Matching amber necklace and drop earrings, graduated strand of oval cloudy amber beads with an amber and ivory screw clasp, drop earrings with single amber bead, gold ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100984

Accession Number: 1969.3032.1-3

Pair of Earrings

Each earring ins this pair is composed of an oval cameo cut from pink and white shell. One earring depicts a peasant woman in front of a house, the other depicts a peasant woman in front of a tree. Both are set in gold mounts within a gold leaf frame. The earrings attach with gold s-shaped wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 100985

Accession Number: 1922.197AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of an oval cameo bust set in a plain gold mount. One earring depicts a figure in profile with long, curled hair. The other earring depicts a profile with short hair. Both face the same direction. The earrings attach with gold hinged ear wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 100986

Accession Number: 1922.201ab

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of carved "lava" (sandstone) oval cameos. Each cameo depicts a female in profile set in gold mounts with rope twist border, gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100987

Accession Number: 1922.641AB

Earring

This earring is composed of an oval cameo carved from black "lava" (talc / soapstone)depicting a classically dressed female in profile. The cameo is set in a plain gold mount and attaches with a gold s-shaped ear wire on the reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100988

Accession Number: 1932.564

Earring

This single earring is composed of a beige "lava" (limestone) carved rosette surmount from which is suspended a carved acorn drop. The earring attaches with a gold hinged ear wire.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100989

Accession Number: 1933.44

Cameo Brooch

Oval "lava" (sandstone) cameo set in gold mount, cameo depicts a man in profile, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1848

Maker: Greenough, John A. (Sculptor)

GUSN: 100990

Accession Number: 1988.139

Florentine Mosaic Brooch and Earrings

Matching Florentine mosaic brooch and earrings, brooch depicts a white chalcedony, green malachite and brown chalcedony flowers with green chalcedony leaves set in a black marble plaque, gold frame with applied gold flowers, hinged pin and hook on reverse, earrings each feature two white chalcedony ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100991

Accession Number: 1940.129a-c

Pair of Earrings

Pair of Roman micromosaic pendant earrings; black onyx diamond shaped surmounts each set with a micromosaic butterfly, supports elongated pointed black onyx pendants each set with a micromosaic of a dove perched on a tree stump, all set in gold frames with applied scrolls, hinged ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100992

Accession Number: 1939.142ab

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a Florentine mosaic. Each round black marble plaque is set with white morning glories, blue forget-me-nots and white lilies, all made from carefully fitted pieces of chalcedony. The mosaics are set in gold mounts with rope twist borders. The earrings attach w...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black marble, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100993

Accession Number: 1922.625AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is an oval Roman micromosaic composition of flowers on a black background. The mosaics are set in gold Etruscan revival style frames with twisted wire and granulation decoration. The earrings attach with gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100994

Accession Number: 1922.196AB

Brooch and Earrings

Roman micromosaic brooch and earrings; brooch features four oval black onyx plaques set with micromosaic flowers, set in gold mounts with rope twist borders, all soldered onto two metal bars, hinged pin and hook on reverse (pin is a later replacement), oval black onyx plaque earrings set with mircro...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100995

Accession Number: 1927.64-65

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of an elongated pendant drop decorated with an enameled polychrome scene of the Swiss Alps. Each pendant is suspended from an oval surmount decorated with an enameled polychrome lake scene. Both surmount and pendant are set in a gilt frame accented with scroll a...

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 100996

Accession Number: 1927.876AB