Historic New England

Pillbox

Silver hinged pillbox. Octagonal shape with an etched floral design. Applied Bakelite medallion.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48587

Accession Number: 1971.1106

Dinner Fork

One of a set of three. Silver dinner fork with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, threaded edge, and four tines.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: Hall & Elton (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48588

Accession Number: 1971.1124.1

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48589

Accession Number: 1971.1124.7

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48590

Accession Number: 1971.1124.8

Spoon

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48591

Accession Number: 1971.1124.9

A: base B: cover C: insert Round base supported by 3 feet; egg-shaped body; 6-holed insert; egg finial. Table service form. A) Inverted egg shape, supported by three slightly curved legs with scrolled feet; legs enclose round shelf at the bottom and is meant to hold a paraffin burner. B) Egg...

Date: 1855-1887

Maker: Meriden Britannia Co. (Silversmith)

Material: engraving (printing process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48592

Accession Number: 1971.1211A-C

Wallpaper Roller

Long cylinder with carved pattern of geometric shapes consisting of 32 diamond or double zig-zagged stripes centered by simple stripe borders.

Date: 1805-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: softwood, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48593

Accession Number: 1971.1251

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring. Spool shaped with beading around the edge.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48594

Accession Number: 1971.1303

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with dual fasteners and a scroll design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48595

Accession Number: 1971.1304

Funnel

Silver circular funnel with a scalloped and scroll edge. Loop handle.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48596

Accession Number: 1971.1305

Tea Caddy

Oval shape. High sides with no decoration. Flat bottom.

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48597

Accession Number: 1971.1306

Caster

Octagonal base, body, and top; C-curve handle.

Date: 1720-1730

Maker: Tyler, Andrew, 1696-1741 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48598

Accession Number: 1971.1417

Demitasse spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Moulton, Ebeneezer, 1768-1824 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48599

Accession Number: 1971.1418

Ladle

Downturned coffin handle, chamfered edges, and an oval bowl.

Date: 1800-1810

Maker: Hardy, Stephen, Mr. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48600

Accession Number: 1971.1419

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: Abbot(t), Jr., John W., 1790-1850 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48601

Accession Number: 1971.1425

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with an oval handle and a worn oval bowl.

Date: 1785-1800

Maker: Rice, Joseph (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48602

Accession Number: 1971.1428

Salt or Pepper Shaker

No description

Date: 1890

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48603

Accession Number: 1971.1431.1

Mug

Slightly bulbous with flared lip; elongated C-curve handle. Border is Prince-of-Wales.

Date: 1840-1845

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48604

Accession Number: 1971.1433

Teapot

Silver footed teapot with a round bulbous body and a hinged lid. Wooden handle and finial.

Date: 1805

Maker: unknown

Material: ebony (wood), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48605

Accession Number: 1971.1435.1

Teapot

Circular base supports rounded body; mushroom finial; broad C-curve handle.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, gadrooning, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48606

Accession Number: 1971.1436

Caster

Square base; chalice-shaped body; domed top; teardrop finial. Not sure of place of origin.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48607

Accession Number: 1971.1440

Shaker

Circular base; fluted octagonal body with thimble top.

Date: 1904-1909

Maker: M. F. Hamilton & Son (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48608

Accession Number: 1971.1441

Bonbon Spoon

Silver bonbon spoon. Gold washed. Vienna coffee design. Oval bowl.

Date: 1875-1885

Maker: unknown

Material: wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48609

Accession Number: 1971.1457

Stamp Box

Silver and glass rectangular stamp box with a hinge and clasp lid.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48610

Accession Number: 1971.1458

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Tubular handle with applied rings. Round bowl formed from a coin.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48611

Accession Number: 1971.1460

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon. Oval upturned handle tip. Bowl is shell-shaped and ribbed.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: bright cutting, coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48612

Accession Number: 1971.1461

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a threaded fiddle handle, squared shoulders, and an elliptical bowl.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48613

Accession Number: 1971.1462

Souvenir Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon depicting motifs from the Columbian Exposition.

Date: 1893

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48614

Accession Number: 1971.1463

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a squared handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48615

Accession Number: 1971.1464

Demitasse Spoon

Silver souvenir spoon that depicts Bacchantes amusing the infant Hercules.

Date: 1878-1889

Maker: Tiffany & Co.

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48616

Accession Number: 1971.1465

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a fanned handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48617

Accession Number: 1971.1466

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with an oval upturned handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1891-1900

Maker: Rand & Crane (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48618

Accession Number: 1971.1467

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a pointed handle and an oval bowl. Scroll and floral pattern.

Date: 1850

Maker: Dominick & Haff

Material: wash technique, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48619

Accession Number: 1971.1468

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Shell pattern.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Rand & Crane (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48620

Accession Number: 1971.1469

Fruit Spoon

Silver fruit spoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl. Shell pattern.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: A.F. Towle & Son Co. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48621

Accession Number: 1971.1470

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a pierced floral handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48622

Accession Number: 1971.1471

Demitasse Spoon

Silver demitasse spoon with a flat spatulate handle and a pointed oval bowl. Cupid pattern.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: Dominick & Haff

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48623

Accession Number: 1971.1472

Salt Spoon

Silver salt spoon. Oval handle with an acanthus design. Round bowl.

Date: 1885-1890

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48624

Accession Number: 1971.1473

Candlestick

Round base tapers to simple urn-shaped finial.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48625

Accession Number: 1971.1474.1

Candlestick

Circular with turned shaft; flared lip.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: banding, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48626

Accession Number: 1971.1475.1

Carving Knife

Metal carving knife with an antler handle. Silver floral engraved and repousse band attaching the blade to the handle.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: antler, silver (metal), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 48627

Accession Number: 1971.1477

Candlesnuffer

Twisted shaft; conical snuffer with finial.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, painting (coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48628

Accession Number: 1971.1478

Pot

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 48781

Accession Number: 1972.195

Sign

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48782

Accession Number: 1972.196

Skirt

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 48783

Accession Number: 1972.256B

Apron

Gold cotton; woven twill stripe; transfer-printed with blue and brown foliate garland at side and with blue and brown border of coral branches, floral branches and honeycomb; gathered to self waistband.

Date: ca. 1835

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 48785

Accession Number: 1972.356