Historic New England

Memorial Brooch

This crescent-shaped gold brooch is set with a braided knot of brunette hair under a curved glass or crystal mount. The center is surrounded by a gold border chased with floral scrolls, then a row of round, faceted jet stones set in gold.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), human hair, jet (coal)

GUSN: 101718

Accession Number: 2006.44.128

Necklace

Pearl drop pendant on 14 K thin strand gold chain necklace. Pearl set in prong crown setting of gold chain.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101719

Accession Number: 2006.44.127

Choker

This white ribbon choker is embellished with three applied strands of speckled glass blue and yellow beads and gilt open work plaques stitched to the ribbon backing. It closes with a tongue and groove catch.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101720

Accession Number: 2006.44.101

Stud

Stud with mother of pearl insert.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101721

Accession Number: 2006.44.133

Change Purse

Silver small linked metal change purse with two compartments and four dangling metal beads at bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101722

Accession Number: 2006.44.134

Change Purse

Rounded change purse on a metal chain.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101723

Accession Number: 2006.44.135

Pair of Hatpins

Pair of gold enamel hat pins attached with a chain.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101724

Accession Number: 2006.44.136

St. Francis of Assisi Pendant

St Francis of Assisi metallic pendant with image of the saint on front holding the cross and a prayer inscription on reverse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101725

Accession Number: 2006.44.137

Brooch

Gold and black enameled brooch with eight pearls encircling a mine-cut blue stone (beryl, corundum or tourmaline).

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101726

Accession Number: 2006.44.102

Necklace

Silver filigree necklace with diamond shaped links and curlicue designs.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101727

Accession Number: 2006.44.110

Necklace

Rope chain necklace with faceted crystal beads and five interspersed clear beads.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101728

Accession Number: 2006.44.111

Bracelet

This gilt metal Victoria bracelet is composed of fifteen strands of chain, with each chain attached at each end to a long bar clasp.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101729

Accession Number: 2006.44.105

Pocket Watch

This eighteen-karat gold pocket watch with a hunter case has its hours marked by Roman numerals. The case is embellished with guilloche engraving.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: eighteen-carat gold, engraving (action)

GUSN: 101730

Accession Number: 2006.44.109

Watch Fob

This watch fob of fourteen-karat gold is decorated with a single spiral of guilloche engraving under blue enamel.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: fourteen-carat gold, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 101731

Accession Number: 2006.44.108

Grand Old Army Lapel Button

Grand Army of the Republic lapel button.

Date: 1861-1866

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101732

Accession Number: 2006.44.115

Set of Jewelry

This set of gold and cabochon moonstone jewelry includes a necklace, two brooches, and a pair of earrings. See individual component records for details.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: moonstone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101733

Accession Number: 2006.44.131

Chain Necklace

Small linked silver chain necklace.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101734

Accession Number: 2006.44.120

Pillbox

Silver pill box on metal chain with cap and adjustable pill dispenser in interior.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101735

Accession Number: 2006.44.122

Bar Pin

Onyx bar pin set with five pearls in gold squares.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: onyx (mineral), gold (metal), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 101736

Accession Number: 2006.44.121

Necklace

Gold colored metal necklace with seven beads each set with a glass stone.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 101737

Accession Number: 2006.44.100

Bar Pin

Silver bar pin with ten paste stones.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), paste (glass)

GUSN: 101738

Accession Number: 2006.44.118

Watch Key

Gold key wind with chain.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101739

Accession Number: 2006.44.117

Pendant

Silver pendant set with blue and colorless pastes. Three tear-drop pieces hang from central piece.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101740

Accession Number: 2006.44.119

Eyeglass Ribbon Clasp

Gold rectangular eyeglass ribbon clasp engraved on front with the initial "B"

Date: 1874

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), engraving (action), chasing, flat chasing

GUSN: 103195

Accession Number: 1933.1469

Patch Box

Round silver patch box with hinged lid, chased and repoussed floral bottom and engraved monogram on lid.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), chasing, repoussé, engraving (action)

GUSN: 103196

Accession Number: 1969.2997

Handkerchief Holder

Round brass handkerchief holder with three holes.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103197

Accession Number: 1969.3336

Patch Box

Carved wooden box with hinged lid, forget me knot flower carved on lid.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, carving (processes)

GUSN: 103198

Accession Number: 1969.3299

Ball and Toss

Silver toss with scroll and pea decoration on handle, red sting with red agate ball attached.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), agate (chalcedony)

GUSN: 103199

Accession Number: 1922.624

Pair of Sleeve Supporters

Pair of brass sleeve supporters in the shape of duck heads

Date: 1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103200

Accession Number: 1924.511

Fire Badge

White metal fireman's badge in the form of a shield.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103201

Accession Number: 1951.5

Snuff Spoon

Gold snuff spoon with a cylindrical end set with a piece of colorless glass.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103202

Accession Number: 1998.5810

Souvenir Hand Mirror

Oval souvenir metal hand mirror for Keith's Theaters, painted with a green background and featuring a woman in 1890s dress holding a parasol.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103203

Accession Number: 1941.1143

Pen Handle

Silver pen handle.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103204

Accession Number: 1969.1746

Sewing Scissors in Sheath

Pair of silver scissors with scalloped edged handles, sheath has floral and geometric bright cut engraving.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103205

Accession Number: 1969.3379

Etui

Metal shaped miniature tool case with hinged top and chased and repoussed scroll and floral decoration. Interior contains a spoon, snuff spoon, horn book mark, pencil and unidentified tool.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 103206

Accession Number: 1928.35a-f

Etui

Silver scissor case in a t-shape with textured pattern on surface. Interior contains a pair of scissors, penknife, and a pointed tool.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103207

Accession Number: 1931.242a-e

Etui

Green shagreen miniature tool case containing a pair of scissors, penknife, butter knife, two tine fork, a detachable handle, and a pencil tip.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: shagreen (leather), metal

GUSN: 103208

Accession Number: 1931.21a-g

Chatelaine

Silver plated chatelaine with peacock at belt fastener and attached clip.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103209

Accession Number: 1935.256

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine featuring three graduated circles arranged vertically, all have matching bright cut engraved geometric pattern, metal chain and hook attached.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103210

Accession Number: 1944.209

Chatelaine

Silver chatelaine in an endless knot shape, supports four chains with eight attachments consisting of a heart-shaped case; silver writing pad with four bone sheets; charm in the form of a mummy; circular charm containing a photograph of Queen Victoria on one side and an unidentified woman on reverse...

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103211

Accession Number: 1927.2100

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine with a lion head surrounded by curling ribbons and bell flower swags, four chains attached with a winged lion charm, a watch case, a coin, and a flat circular charm with Islamic writing.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103212

Accession Number: 1939.653

Chatelaine Hooks

Pair of silver chatelaine hooks.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103213

Accession Number: 1963.263ab

Necklace

This necklace is formed from a silver-gilt set of plaques connected by short chains strung with pearls. Each plaque is set with cabochon red, green, and blue stones (probably rubies or garnets, emeralds and sapphires). The plaques alternate on the chain with baroque pearls. At the chain's center is ...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103214

Accession Number: 1990.1493

Brooch

Circular gilt metal brooch with applied twisted rope, bead, scroll decoration, border had Latin text "AMICIZIA AD IMENEO," (friendship towards marriage/matrimony) center set with a green stone cameo depicting the Greek god Hymen in profile, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: semiprecious stone, metal, gold (metal)

GUSN: 103215

Accession Number: 1990.1494

Earrings

Each of this pair of gold chandelier-style earrings is set with uncut, polished green stones (probably emeralds), baroque pearls and old mine-cut clear pastes with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1894-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103216

Accession Number: 1990.1495.1-2

Pendant

Circular gilt metal pendant with chased scrolling foliate design around border, center set with a photograph of an unidentified man, loop attachment at top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103217

Accession Number: 1990.1496