Historic New England

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular agate cuff buttons set in gold mounts with pierced border, gold post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100879

Accession Number: 1995.78.5ab

Pair of Studs

Pair of small rectangular agate cuff buttons set in gold mounts with pierced border, gold post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100880

Accession Number: 1931.984ab

Pair of Buttons

Pair of small oval red glass buttons with goldstone letter S set in brass, loop for attachment on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100881

Accession Number: 1975.217.1-2

Set of Studs

Set of three small rectangular red agate studs set in gold mounts with four gold beads on edge, screw posts on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100882

Accession Number: 1946.685a-c

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of brilliant cut crystal cuff links with red foil backs set in silver connected with S link.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100883

Accession Number: 1932.80ab

Pair of square cuff links, each cuff link composed of quartz with beveled edges and red foil back, center features two gold interlocking Cs within a gold frame, all set in gold and connected with S link.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100885

Accession Number: 1932.507ab

Set of Buttons

Set of four circular buttons, each contains red cabochon glass bead set within gilt metal mount, metal loop for attachment on reverse.

Date: ca. 1799

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100886

Accession Number: 1934.1087A-D

Set of Buttons

Set of four brilliant cut rhinestone buttons set in gold mounts, gold loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100887

Accession Number: 1973.204c.1-4

Assemblage of Studs

Assemblage of four studs; 1: brilliant cut rhinestone stud encircled by four smaller rhinestones all set in gold mount, circular guard on reverse; 2: brilliant cut rhinestone stud set in gold, circular guard on reverse; 3: cabochon malachite stud set in gold, circular guard on reverse; 4: cabochon m...

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100888

Accession Number: 1973.204b.1-4

Cuff Link

One of a pair of square cuff links composed of pastes with beveled edges set over a red foil back. The center features a gold wire pseudo-cipher, all set in silver and connected with an S link.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), silver (metal), glass (material), foil (metal)

GUSN: 100889

Accession Number: 1927.830

Pair of Studs

Pair of square agate studs, each feature a carved quatrefoil flower set in gold mount with beaded edge, spiral post on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100890

Accession Number: 1952.153ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular ivory cuff buttons, each feature a carved horse head, ivory post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100891

Accession Number: 1932.853ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of cast brass cuff buttons of sphinx heads, brass post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100892

Accession Number: 1938.1091ab

Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular onyx cuff buttons set in gold mount, both feature in intaglio a profile of a ancient Roman soldier, gold circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100893

Accession Number: 1940.512ab

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of cuff links, one button features green stone scarab set in gold, second buttons feature portraits of classical women in gold, buttons connected with gilt silver post.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100894

Accession Number: 1969.532ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of "lava" cameo cuff buttons, each features a profile of a female in classical costume, set in gold with applied rope edge, post and swivel guards are later replacements.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100895

Accession Number: 1925.365ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of oval metal cameo cuff buttons, each feature profile of Bacchante, set in gold frame, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100896

Accession Number: 1931.1622ab

Bracelet

Gold flexible link bracelet in the form of a braid with floral engraving set with brown and blonde ropes of table-worked hair, hidden push button clasp and safety chain.

Date: 1859-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: eighteen-carat gold, human hair

GUSN: 100897

Accession Number: 1930.161

Brooch and Earrings in Original Case

Ivory demi-parure consisting of a brooch and earrings carved in the form of sheaves of wheat. All in original leather fitted case.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100898

Accession Number: 1927.2089a-d

Bracelet

Gold bracelet set with three goldstone plaques with micromosaic flowers.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), aventurine glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 100899

Accession Number: 2004.8.1

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular painted red ivory cuff buttons, each are engraved with the initial R, ivory post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100900

Accession Number: 1938.1087ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of square silver cuff buttons, open filigree work with center quatrefoil, silver post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100901

Accession Number: 1934.2230ab

Child's Necklace

Coral bead necklace, three strands of small cylindrical beads, gold stamped and engraved clasp set with coral cameo depicting a child.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100751

Accession Number: 1933.262

Necklace

Single strand of tiny angel coral beads, no clasp.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100752

Accession Number: 1933.261

Pair of Child's Armlets

Pair of matching coral armlets, four strands of branch coral, rectangular gold clasp engraved with an oval cartouche.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100753

Accession Number: 1913.115-.116

Child's Armlet

Branch coral armlet with metal clasp in cardboard box

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100754

Accession Number: 1936.162

Brooch

Polished branch coral brooch, carved at bottom, gold hinged pin and hook. Part of set with 1930.137 ab. In red rectangular silk covered box

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100755

Accession Number: 1930.136

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a piece of polished branch coral mounted on a gold pin. The earrings attach with gold wire loops set at the top of coral branch. The earrings form part of a set with brooch 1930.136.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100756

Accession Number: 1930.137AB

Brooch

This carved angel coral brooch consists of stylized flowers, naturalistic leaves and a bird in flight. The entire brooch is set on gold wire. The brooch form part of set with earrings 1927.496AB.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100757

Accession Number: 1927.495

Pair of Earrings

Carved angel coral earrings, each consist of carved flower, leaves and bird with splayed wings, all set on gold wire. Earrings were converted into pins at a later date. One of the earrings is missing part of a leaf. The earrings are part of a set with brooch 1927.495.

Date: ca. 1862

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100758

Accession Number: 1927.496AB

Brooch

Carved coral brooch with four large flowers set on gold wire, hinged pin and hook on reverse. Stored in cardboard box.

Date: 1840-1865

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100759

Accession Number: 2007.15.222

Plaid Pin

Silver three quarter circle plaid pin with engraved star pattern, terminates in two silver balls set with cabochon cut corals, sliding pin set with cabochon cut coral.

Date: 1895-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100760

Accession Number: 1969.1897

Brooch and Earrings

Demi-parure of red coral jewelry consisting of brooch and earrings, brooch is a stylized flower of cabochon cut coral with drop coral pendant, set on gold wire, hinged pin and hook on reverse, earrings are stylized flowers of cabochon cut coral set on gold wire, gold wire loops with hook fasteners.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100761

Accession Number: 1939.144a-c

Brooch and Earrings

Demi-parure consisting of a brooch and earrings, brooch has carved naturalistic coral bell shaped flowers on gold wire, hinged pin and hook, earrings feature carved naturalistic leaf surmount with a chain of two bell shaped flowers on gold s-shaped ear wires.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100762

Accession Number: 1939.143a-c

Coral Jewelry, Brooch, Earrings, Buttons, Bar Pins

An assortment of coral jewelry of various periods. Demi-parure consisting of brooch and earrings, 1870-1880: girandole style brooch, stylized flower of cabochon cut coral surmount supporting three pear shaped coral drops (one missing), set on gold wire frame, hinged pin and hook on reverse; girandol...

Date: 1840-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100763

Accession Number: 1936.343a-e

Necklace

Opera length string of graduated hand carved coral beads, spring ring metal clasp.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100764

Accession Number: 1947.176

Matching Brooches

Two gold and coral brooches, one large and one small, each feature a gold bar with gold leaves and four coral berries, set on white marble circles, gold plate on reverse with hinged pin and hook.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100765

Accession Number: 1947.225ab

Pair of Earrings

Each earrinig in this pair is composed of a gilt and coral bead rosette surmount from which are suspended an engraved cone-shaped gilt mount that contains loops of small coral beads. The earrings attach with gold hinged loop wires. One earring is missing its gold mount.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100766

Accession Number: 1933.278AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a carved coral rose set in a gold mount decorated with chased flowers. From the tops are suspended gold-mounted, torpedo-shaped coral drops with a carved feather pattern and cross hatching. The earrings attach with gold hinged wire loops.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100767

Accession Number: 1933.277AB

Charm pendant

Carved red coral figa hand with index finger extended, remaining fingers forming a fist which holds a gold ring strung with eleven fobs, most carved from red coral, including a shoe, a flintlock pistol, a narwhal tusk carved from a dark-colored material (possibly baleen), a hammer, a codfish, a whi...

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold alloy, baleen, ivory (tooth component), turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 100768

Accession Number: 1930.169

Child's Necklace

A child's coral and gold bead necklace, octagonal cylindrical metal clasp.

Date: 1775-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100769

Accession Number: 1934.1822

Childs's Necklace

This small coral necklace is a single string of cylindrical beads with an octagonal tube clasp.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100770

Accession Number: 1920.90

Cameo Brooch

Small carved coral cameo set in gold mount, facing portrait of woman, plain gold mount, hinged vertical pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1830-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100771

Accession Number: 1926.259

Pair of Coral Earrings

Pair of coral pendant earrings, stamped gold surmounts set with round faceted coral supporting pear shaped faceted coral drops with gold petal shaped mounts, hinged gold wire ear clasps.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100772

Accession Number: 1969.3003.1-2

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: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

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

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