Historic New England

Sugar Tongs

Silver sugar tongs with twisted arms. Two different bowls. One shaped like a fork and the other shaped like a spatula.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56470

Accession Number: 1971.309

Cake Knife

Oval handle; short front midrib; pointed oval blade with scallop edge. Blade is perforated.

Date: 1855-1870

Maker: Appleton, George B., 1855-1867 (Silversmith)

Material: aluminum (metal), bright cutting, perforating, silver (metal)

GUSN: 56471

Accession Number: 1971.289

Serving Spoon

Silver serving spoon. Handle with a vine and foliate design. Oval bowl with a scalloped portion.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56472

Accession Number: 1971.303

Mug and Case

A: mug: Round with slightly flared foot; squarish C-curve handle. Interior is gold-washed. B: case: small, blue satin.

Date: 1872

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: aluminum (metal), bright cutting, gadrooning, wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56474

Accession Number: 1944.195AB

Teaspoon

One of a set of six. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, rounded shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56475

Accession Number: 1932.573.1

Spoon

Metal spoon with a straight handle and a round bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56478

Accession Number: 1963.13

Spoon

Metal spoon with a straight handle and a round bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56479

Accession Number: 1963.18

Teaspoon

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

Date: 1826

Maker: (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56480

Accession Number: 1932.575.2

Teaspoon

Silver teaspoon with a spatulate handle, rounded shoulders, and pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56481

Accession Number: 1941.184.2

Demitasse Spoon

One of a set of four. Silver demitasse spoon with a double swell handle and a pointed oval bowl. Shell and beaded pattern.

Date: 1885-1900

Maker: Possibly Smith, Frank W., 1882-1958 (Maker) Possibly Low, Daniel, 1867 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56482

Accession Number: 1947.83.1

Fish Knife

Hollow handle; pointed oval blade with geometric perforations.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 56483

Accession Number: 1925.527

Fork

One of a set of eight. Silver fork with an oval handle and an antique design. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56484

Accession Number: 1969.376.1.5

Fork

One of a set of eight. Silver fork with an oval handle and an antique design. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56485

Accession Number: 1969.376.1.2

Fork

One of a set of eight. Silver fork with an oval handle and an antique design. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 56486

Accession Number: 1969.376.1.6

Fork

One of a set of eight. Silver fork with an oval handle and an antique design. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56487

Accession Number: 1969.376.1.7

Fork

One of a set of eight. Silver fork with an oval handle and an antique design. Four tines.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56488

Accession Number: 1969.376.1.8

Compote

Circular base supports circular body; 2 loop handles.

Date: 1825-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), casting (process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 56491

Accession Number: 1930.763

Chalice

Silver footed chalice with a fluted base, flared rim, and an applied foliate and grape design.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56492

Accession Number: 1930.760.1

Mug

Octagonal body with scroll handle.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: Tenney, William I., 1828-1850 (Silversmith)

Material: aluminum (metal), casting (process), diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56493

Accession Number: 1930.135

Chalice

Silver footed chalice with a conical bowl and a floral design.

Date: 1780

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56494

Accession Number: 1930.759.1

Pitcher

Silver footed pitcher with an "s" shaped handle, broad spout, and a bulbous body. Floral design.

Date: 1820-1829

Maker: Richard, Stephen, 1802-1839 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56495

Accession Number: 1930.761

Cake Basket

Round, scalloped foot supports round, scalloped body with fluted sides; straight-sided handle with applied decoration.

Date: 1828

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56496

Accession Number: 1930.765

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 56497

Accession Number: 1937.759

Cup

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 56498

Accession Number: 1929.161B

Basket

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal)

GUSN: 56499

Accession Number: 1925.552

Beaker

Bulbous.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56500

Accession Number: 1937.736

Mug

Slightly flared body with a rounded C-shaped handle.

Date: 1825-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56501

Accession Number: 1935.356

Basket

Flared top, slotted body, footed bottom; "originally a dark blue glass set inside. "

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 56502

Accession Number: 1929.1811

Basket

Flared top, slotted body, footed bottom; "originally a dark blue glass set inside. "

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), beading (edging pattern), beading (process), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 56503

Accession Number: 1929.1810

Beaker

Bulbous.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56504

Accession Number: 1937.735

Perfume Bottle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 56505

Accession Number: 1920.783

Napkin Ring

Circular; spool. Applied portion is band.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), appliqué (technique), casting (process), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56506

Accession Number: 1930.1745

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides and an engraved foliate design.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56507

Accession Number: 1930.1746

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring with straight sides and an etched geometric pattern.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56508

Accession Number: 1930.1747

Napkin Ring

Silver napkin ring. Oval shaped with an engraved floral design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 56509

Accession Number: 1920.784

Tureen

A: base B: cover C: insert Oval; footed with flared handles.

Date: 1882-1884

Maker: Gorham & Co. (Silversmith) Howard & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: aluminum (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56511

Accession Number: 1969.680A-C

Miniature

Flat circular paten with raised lip to receive chalice; chalice has slightly flared lip.

Date: 1827

Maker: unknown

Material: aluminum (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 56512

Accession Number: 1967.35AB

Cordial Glass

No description

Date: 1939-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56513

Accession Number: 1984.565

Cordial Glass

Faceted bowl, circular foot; colorless

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56514

Accession Number: 1984.564.1

Cordial Glass

Faceted bowl, circular foot; colorless

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56515

Accession Number: 1984.564.2

Brandy Snifter

Bulbous body, narrow mouth, short stem, circular foot

Date: 1960-1975

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56517

Accession Number: 1984.562.1

Animal Figurine

Walking elephant.

Date: 1940-1980

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 56256

Accession Number: 1984.183

Desk-blotter Holder

Rectangular, vinyl corners

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: Harvard Cooperative Society (Retailer)

Material: cardboard, imitation leather

GUSN: 56257

Accession Number: 1984.169

Sculpture

Foot

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Anbotz (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 56258

Accession Number: 1984.158

Sculpture

Egg-shaped

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: Anbotz (Maker)

Material: plating (metal coating), metal

GUSN: 56259

Accession Number: 1984.159

Paperweight

Polished, egg-shaped agate

Date: 1950-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 56260

Accession Number: 1984.71

Weight

Circular, flat, ball finial

Date: 1920

Maker: Wollferts, J. (Maker)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 56261

Accession Number: 1984.144

Hand Bell

Simple, molded-edged bell, wooden handle

Date: 1925-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 56262

Accession Number: 1984.166

Paperweight

Dark, amethyst-colored

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 56263

Accession Number: 1984.210

Paperweight

Small, engraved cube

Date: 1960

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 56264

Accession Number: 1984.216

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