Historic New England

Chamberstick

Cylindrical cann with cylindridal socket mounted in center; undulating mouth with applied band of pseudo-gadrooning; sides pierced with diamond, scroll, dot and fleur-de-lis motif and ova/medallions with bellflower swags; bead edged handle with elaborate thumb spur; three balls applied to inside of ...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), gadrooning, piercing, silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 4333

Accession Number: 1977.632A

Snuffer

Conical snuffer with shaft handle terminating in ball; bracket on side to fit in socket on mug opposite handle.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), silver (metal)

GUSN: 4334

Accession Number: 1977.632B

Pitcher

Wide cylindrical neck on bulbous body terminating in round foot; copper lustre glaze with bands of yellow and blue on broad neck; wide band of yellow on body, highlighted with brush strokes of copper lustre; deep curvilinear mouth, lobed on outside lower edge, forming spout; C-scroll handle with mol...

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, lusterware

GUSN: 4335

Accession Number: 1977.633

Bowl

Circular bowl form with two plain C-shaped handles applied at opposite sides just below rim; eight panelled sides tapering to a round foot; silver lustre exterior and gilt interior glazes over clay body.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 4336

Accession Number: 1977.634

Landscape with River

Polychrome landscape: two figures in foreground stand at edge of water (center midground); water surrounded by trees and partial view of cottage to left; possibly architectural ruins at center background set in between low hills; panel painted green drab color on back and edges to prevent warpage; f...

Date: 1800-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: oil paint (paint), panels (wood), panel paintings (painting by form)

GUSN: 4337

Accession Number: 1977.635

Box

Rectangular box form with domed, hinged lid; covered with brown leather with scrolled and floral tooled and gilt decoration; detached square inner compartment; inside of box completely lined with black watered silk.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather, silk (textile), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4338

Accession Number: 1977.636

Photograph of the Sayward-Wheeler House

Black and white print showing houses and harbor, showing Sayward, Keating, Derby and Vorrell houses; in plain hardwood frame.

Date: 1887 -

Maker: unknown

Material: paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 4339

Accession Number: 1977.637

School Bell

Hand-held "school"-type bell; brass body with incised line near mouth; iron ball clapper connected to a shaft that is connected to a rod going through center of handle and terminating in a brass finial; wodden ring and vase turned handle, painted black.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 4340

Accession Number: 1977.638

Cann with Handle

Cylindrical neck surmounting vasi-form bulbous body with rounded bottom; incised concentric ring decoration around rim and body; S-shaped handle attached with rivets at rim and soldered to body; tinned interior.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 4341

Accession Number: 1977.639

Bread Board

Circular disc-shaped form with flat bottom and carved foot ring; molded edge; carved border decoration of lower relief motto "Give us this day our daily Bread," with medallion with stippled background; slightly stepped circular center.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 4342

Accession Number: 1977.640

Butter Pat

Circular plate form with shallow well; white clay body with underglaze blue transfer print design; "Kenilworth Pattern" scene with cathedral in background and for figures at the foot of a tree in the foreground; foot ring.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: Alertons Ltd. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4343

Accession Number: 1977.641.1

Butter Pat

Circular plate form with shallow well; white clay body with underglaze blue transfer print design; "Kenilworth Pattern" scene with cathedral in background and for figures at the foot of a tree in the foreground; foot ring.

Date: 1910-1940

Maker: Alertons Ltd. (Maker)

Material: earthenware, vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4344

Accession Number: 1977.641.2

Saucer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, ironstone (pottery), vitrification

GUSN: 4345

Accession Number: 1977.642

Sandwich Plate

Circular form with shallow well; white glazed body with blue transfer print; "Willow" pattern; three pagodas with three men on bridge and two birds at top; quartered diaper pattern cavetto border; diaper rim with Greek key-like elements with scrolled reserves, tortoise shell border; foot ring.

Date: 1891-1915

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, vitrification

GUSN: 4346

Accession Number: 1977.643.1

Sandwich Plate

Circular form with shallow well; white glazed body with blue transfer print; "Willow" pattern; three pagodas with three men on bridge and two birds at top; quartered diaper pattern cavetto border; diaper rim with Greek key-like elements with scrolled reserves, tortoise shell border; foot ring.

Date: 1891-1915

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, vitrification

GUSN: 4347

Accession Number: 1977.643.2

Butter Pat Dish

Circular form with shallow well; white clay body with underglaze blue transfer print design; "Willow" pattern; three pagoda islands with one man on bridge an two birds at top; diapered rim with Greek key-like elements and scrolled reserves; quartered diaper pattern cavetto border; foot ring.

Date: 1891-1915

Maker: William Ridgway & Co. (Maker)

Material: diaper patterns, diaper (textile material), earthenware, vitrification, transfer printing, underglazing

GUSN: 4348

Accession Number: 1977.644.1

High Base Chest of Drawers

Bottom of Queen Anne High Chest rests on four cabriole legs with human boot feet.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), brass (alloy), carving (processes), chestnut (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 4349

Accession Number: 1949.211

Drop-front Desk

Child's drop front desk on frame. Interior with two outer drawers surmounted by two pigeon holes flanking central drawer surmounted by larger square drawer, each with turned knob handle.

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: chestnut (wood), maple (wood), molding (forming), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4350

Accession Number: 1949.212

Miniature Dressing Table

Child's dressing table. Simple Chippendale brasses on drawers. Ogee scrolled skirt shaped as if to hold drops but there is no evidence that it ever had pendants.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), tiger maple

GUSN: 4351

Accession Number: 1949.213

Wall Mirror

Mahogany veneer frame. Top with pieced gilt circular leafy shell. Encloses original glass.

Date: 1760-1780

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), gilding, glass (material), leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), walnut (wood), veneer

GUSN: 4352

Accession Number: 1949.214

Chest on Chest

Chippendale style. Lower chest rests on four ogee bracket feet with molded base; encloses four graduated drawers. Molded lip at top to receive upper chest enclosing five drawers in a two over three graduated arrangement. All rectangular with beaded edges. Central brass escutcheons flanked by two con...

Date: 1765-1785

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), eastern white pine (wood)

GUSN: 4353

Accession Number: 1949.215

Desk on Frame

Queen Anne desk on frame sits on four cabriole legs with pad feet. Rectangular case with scalloped skirt enclosing two rests and three graduating drawers with canal molding have replaced brasses, central escutcheon with two corresponding bails at sides. Above, slant top opens forward revealing inter...

Date: 1740-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), maple (wood), pine (wood), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 4354

Accession Number: 1949.216

Looking Glass

Chippendale style. Applied carved and pierced shaped crest with a phoenix surmounting a sheaf of wheat at the top. Applied carved scrolled ears at top. Conforming applied carved and shaped skirt. Rectangular molded frame with gilded gesso on inner border around glass. Single back board.

Date: 1760-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: appliqué (technique), carving (processes), gesso, gilding, glass (material), mahogany (wood), piercing

GUSN: 4355

Accession Number: 1949.217

Gate-leg Table

Rectangular top with two drop leaves. Legs enclose a straight aparon enclosing a single long drawer. Swinging gate legs at both ends.

Date: 1868-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 4356

Accession Number: 1949.219

Dressing Table

Rectangular case, brass pulls with oak branch motif. Blocked and turned legs.

Date: 1690-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), molding (forming), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 4357

Accession Number: 1949.220

Work Table

Rectangular table, single block-like tressle. Four vase and ring turned legs. At back, single drop leaf.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: Scotch pine (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 4358

Accession Number: 1949.221

Tavern Table

Rectangular skirts and top. Painted blue with scrolled polychrome borders. Top has central medallion with ship, surrounded by scrolled vines (repainted).

Date: 1760 C-1800 C

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), painting (coating), pine (wood), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 4359

Accession Number: 1949.222

Tavern Table

Four vase and block turned legs with ball feet. Single drawer is fitted under top by four dowels. Overhanging oval top.

Date: 1700-1733

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 4360

Accession Number: 1949.223

Table Top Extension

extension top made to go over dropleaf table dining table (1977.254a). Pair of semi-circular unmolded halves. Bracing screwed underneath with blue felted cloth to protect table surface.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: pine (wood)

GUSN: 3911

Accession Number: 1977.254BC

Drop-leaf Table

Rectangular top, molded Marlborough legs, double beaded edge at corners, scalloped skirt; original hinges.

Date: 1760-1775

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3912

Accession Number: 1977.254A

Tall Case Clock

Tall case clock with a domed hood, arched case door, molded base, original brass dial with floral chasing and finials, brass works; brass capitals, dials and fluting of column; original brass escutcheon.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 3913

Accession Number: 1977.255

Sofa

Sofa with serpentine back and front with scrolled arm supports. Carved front feet on casters. Plush upholstery. Deeply gouged back crest rail.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 3914

Accession Number: 1977.256

Drop-leaf Table

Drop-leaf table. Mahogany with birch hinge rails; white pine and other secondary wood. Rectangular top with rectangular leaves. Top and leaves each constructed from one board. Swing hinge rails thinner than tops of legs, and not parallel to side rails when swing leg closed. Top set slightly ask...

Date: 1755-1770

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

Material: birch (wood), mahogany (wood), Norway spruce (wood)

GUSN: 3915

Accession Number: 1977.257

Sideboard

Sideboard with serpentine-shaped front; wide doors top to bottom at either side of two drawers above two doors; ebony and holly wood banded inlay around top edge; inlaid spandrels in all four corners of all four doors; beaded edge to drawer fronts with band of holly wood inlay just inside; lion's he...

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), ebony (wood), holly (wood), mahogany (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3916

Accession Number: 1977.258

Fireplace Shovel

Shovel with brass finials ending in a ball going down to a bulbous turning. Shovel has flaired bottom.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 3917

Accession Number: 1977.260.1

Fireplace Tongs

brass finials ending in a ball going down to a bulbous turning.

Date: 1768-1833

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 3918

Accession Number: 1977.260.2

Jamb Hook

Jambhook with oval support holding curved hook.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 3919

Accession Number: 1977.261AB

Stool

round top, splayed turned legs, grooved at point where stretchers join; two stretchers have later screws and nails holding them in; natural finish; remnants of both a red stain and black paint.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), staining, ash (wood), pine (wood), painting (coating)

GUSN: 3920

Accession Number: 1977.262

Drop-leaf Table

Table with cabriole legs, pad feet, oval top, interesting construction.

Date: 1745-1760

Maker: Attributed to Sewall, Samuel (Cabinetmaker)

Material: maple (wood)

GUSN: 3921

Accession Number: 1977.263

Corner Chair

Corner or Roundabout chair. Black walnut with white pine and soft maple frame. Molded crest rail with two solid vasiform back splats. Vase-and-ring turned stiles. Rounded front seat with plain skirt. Carved central knee block terminates in a cabriole leg with pad foot. Swelled stretchers with ...

Date: 1740-1765

Maker: unknown

Material: black walnut (wood), eastern white pine (wood), maple (wood)

GUSN: 3922

Accession Number: 1977.264

Armchair

Hoopback, with turned legs and low arms.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: ash (wood), oak (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3923

Accession Number: 1977.265

Gate-leg Table

Gateleg table with a round top, drop leaves, vase turned legs with swing legs and button feet.

Date: 1710-1730

Maker: unknown

Material: birch (wood), maple (wood), pine (wood)

GUSN: 3924

Accession Number: 1977.266

Candlestick

square base with beaded decoration circular shaft with fluting near base, going up to square top. Original bobeche are square with beading. Removable.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: bell metal, brass (alloy)

GUSN: 3925

Accession Number: 1977.267AB

Tray

Plain oval tray with pierced gallery painted black.

Date: 1780-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), piercing

GUSN: 3926

Accession Number: 1977.268

Coffee Urn

Pear-shaped body on three cabriole legs; brass handle and spout domed-shaped cover topped by a finial; spigot is missing from spout.

Date: 1740-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 3927

Accession Number: 1977.269A

Tray

Oval tray with solid gallery, cut outs in gallery for handles gilt decoration of roses on inside of tray, roses and acorns form border on inside of gallery.

Date: 1810-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), tin (metal)

GUSN: 3928

Accession Number: 1977.270