Historic New England

Armchair

Armchair [A], cane back and seat with natural finish. Carved crest and front serpentine seat rail. Partially upholstered arms. Shaped flat seat cushion [B] made by Dorothy Codman. Blue and white toile of a woman on a swing, 1890s reprint of a 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swin...

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Retailer)

Material: beech (wood), cane (plant material)

GUSN: 67339

Accession Number: 1969.1232.1AB

Armchair

Armchair [A], cane back and seat with natural finish. Carved crest and front serpentine seat rail. Partially upholstered arms. Shaped flat seat cushion [B] made by Dorothy Codman. Blue and white toile of a woman on a swing, 1890s reprint of a 1780 Jean Baptiste Huet design "L'escarpolette" (The Swin...

Date: 1885-1914

Maker: Paine Furniture Company (Retailer)

Material: beech (wood), cane (plant material)

GUSN: 67340

Accession Number: 1969.1232.2AB

Clock

Ceramic garniture clock painted dark blue, pink, and green with a fluted base with mermen and a goddess standing with a cherub on the top.

Date: 1870

Maker: Mintons (Manufacturer) Ball, Black & Co. (Clockmaker)

Material: brass (alloy), earthenware, enameling, glass (material), glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 67341

Accession Number: 1969.1233.1

Candlestick

Ceramic garniture candlestick painted dark blue, pink, and green. Cherubs stand on the cylindrical base holding up the three candle holders.

Date: 1870

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze

GUSN: 67342

Accession Number: 1969.1233.2

Candlestick

Ceramic garniture candlestick painted dark blue, pink, and green. Cherubs stand on the cylindrical base holding up the three candle holders.

Date: 1870

Maker: Minton (Maker)

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 67343

Accession Number: 1969.1233.3

Book Rack

Hinged, shaped, pierced ends; adjustable slide

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67344

Accession Number: 1969.1234

Vase

Red, white; bulbous form; peony motif

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 67345

Accession Number: 1969.1249

Caddy

Brn; sq with hinged lid; shepherd on lid

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: Mentone (Maker)

Material: inlay (process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67346

Accession Number: 1969.1591

Coffeepot

Polychrome; bulbous body, rose mandarin pattern

Date: 1850-1874

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67347

Accession Number: 1969.1181

Teacup and Saucer

Polychrome; stand; cylindrical bowl, standing figure with in, rose mand

Date: 1850-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67348

Accession Number: 1969.1182

Dining Table

Rectangular; 2 legs swing, support drop leaves; square tapered legs

Date: 1800-1824

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 67349

Accession Number: 1969.1255

China Cabinet

Rectangular case; glass doors; short tapered legs with casters

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 67350

Accession Number: 1969.1257.1

Figurine

White; priest with tall fez; chang kuo-lao

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67351

Accession Number: 1969.1258

Figurine

White ceramic figure of a man with staff.

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67352

Accession Number: 1969.1259

Figurine

White; striding male priest, tall headdress; han hsiang-tzu

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67353

Accession Number: 1969.1260

Figurine

White; priest, 2-coil hairdo, holds fan aloft; chung-li ch'uan

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67354

Accession Number: 1969.1261

Figurine

White; male priest with topknot; lu tung-pin

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67355

Accession Number: 1969.1262

Figurine

White; priest with crescent headdress; ts'ao kuo-chiu

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67356

Accession Number: 1969.1263

Figurine

White; priest with side buns, holds bell; lan ts'ai-ho

Date: 1900-1939

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67357

Accession Number: 1969.1264

Figurine

White ceramic figure of a goddess.

Date: 1900-1924

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, teak (wood)

GUSN: 67358

Accession Number: 1969.1265

China Cabinet

Rectangular case; glass doors; short tapered legs with casters

Date: 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), inlay (process), mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 67359

Accession Number: 1969.1257.2

Charger

Blue & white; deep well; peony fence & tree

Date: 1725-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 67360

Accession Number: 1969.1266

Charger

Blue & white; deep well; pineapple reserves with peonies

Date: 1725-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, glazing (coating), tin glaze, tin (metal)

GUSN: 67361

Accession Number: 1969.1267

Serving Bowl

Blue & white; circular; domed lid; floral motif

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67362

Accession Number: 1969.1268.1

Serving Bowl

Blue & white; circular; domed lid; floral motif

Date: 1750-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 67363

Accession Number: 1969.1268.2

Butter knife

Silver butter knife with a dimensional handle and a rounded blade. Beaded design.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: Warner, Andrew Ellicott (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67080

Accession Number: 1974.311

Dinner Knife

Silver dinner knife with an oval handle and a rounded blade.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67081

Accession Number: 1974.313

Butter knife

Silver butter knife with a pointed oval handle and a curved blade. Olive pattern.

Date: 1847-1860

Maker: Rogers Bros. (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67082

Accession Number: 1974.310

Candlestick

No description

Date: 1857-1877

Maker: Rogers, Smith & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67083

Accession Number: 1974.324A

Saltcellar

Silver saltcellar with a blue glass insert. Pointed oval shape with four ball feet and a pierced fluting.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67087

Accession Number: 1974.327

Teapot

Round body on four feet; rectangular handle; ball finial.

Date: 1895-1898

Maker: Middletown Plate Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67088

Accession Number: 1974.326

Food Cover

Oval lid with handle. Not sure of place of origin.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67089

Accession Number: 1970.26

Punch Ladle

Silver punch ladle with a spatulate handle and an oval bowl. Colonial pattern.

Date: 1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67090

Accession Number: 1974.295

Butter Dish

Circular base; oval dish with removable tray and swivel cover; round knobs.

Date: 1860-1865

Maker: Reed & Barton (Silversmith)

Material: shell (animal material), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 67091

Accession Number: 1935.1439AB

Sauceboat

No description

Date: 1746

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67092

Accession Number: 1922.949

Mug

Flared up from base; C-curve handle.

Date: 1848-1857

Maker: Lincoln & Foss (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 67093

Accession Number: 1921.305

Porringer

Keyhole handle.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67094

Accession Number: 1948.80

Mug

Straight-sided with applied bands, elongated C-curve handle.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: beading (edging pattern), beading (process), casting (process), coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 67095

Accession Number: 1968.21

Beaker

Round beaker with undecorated surface.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: Arnold, Thomas, ca. 1739-1828 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67096

Accession Number: 1927.86.1

Eyeglass Case

Silver hinged eyeglass case. Rectangular with rounded ends. Green fabric interior.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67097

Accession Number: 1934.18.1

Eyeglass Case

Silver hinged eyeglass case. Kidney shaped with a floral design. Green fabric interior.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67098

Accession Number: 1934.14

Loving Cup

Silver footed loving cup. Dual curved handles and a flared rim. Overall foliate motif.

Date: 1824

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 67099

Accession Number: 1930.762

Toast Rack

4 ball feet support 6 hinged slots with round arcades. Width varies.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67100

Accession Number: 1969.2461

Luncheon Knives

A set of ten. Silver luncheon knives with ivory handles. Rounded blade with applied silver bands around the neck. Etched bird in the handle.

Date: 1820-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67101

Accession Number: 1969.3596.1-.10

Wine Cooler

No description

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), plating (metal coating), silver (metal)

GUSN: 67102

Accession Number: 1969.2210.1

Splat

Flat with both ends tenoned; carving includes stylized fret, foliate and patera.

Date: 1770-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), painting (coating), teak (wood)

GUSN: 67103

Accession Number: 1916.121

BALUSTER

Base surmounded by fluted urn and twisted shafts; single twist.

Date: 1768-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), turning (shaping process), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 67104

Accession Number: 1959.289A

Baluster

Round, with tan/yellow/gold paint; top end is angled, with two cut nail ends.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: painting (coating), pine (wood)

GUSN: 67105

Accession Number: 1960.12D

BALUSTER

Square dowel at base; turned section surmounted by sharply tapering shaft.

Date: 1849

Maker: Sykes, Henry A., Mr. (Architect)

Material: mahogany (wood), staining, turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 67106

Accession Number: 1970.9

Baluster

Baluster from the Captain Barnes house in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Slender, round and square at bottom.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), painting (coating), staining

GUSN: 67107

Accession Number: 1942.67

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