Historic New England

Thermometer

Round, brass wall thermometer with ring hook. Reaumur, centigrade and farenheit scales

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170786

Accession Number: 2006.44.965

Chair

Mahogany Federal style chair with tassles at the corners of the back splat.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), textiles

GUSN: 170791

Accession Number: 2006.44.2110

Lady's secretary

Federal style mahogany secretary with four font drawers and two glass doors with diamond-shaped mullions. Oval drawer pulls stamped with beehive motif. Brass eagle finial.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 170792

Accession Number: 2006.44.2041

Lady's desk

Federal inlaid mahogany writing desk with three upper cabinets and four drawers. Drawers have oval shaped pulls stamped with eagles with outstretched wings.

Date: 1800-1815

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), inlay (process)

GUSN: 170794

Accession Number: 2006.44.2043

Umbrella stand

Cast iron umbrella stand. Round base and interlocking rings at top.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 170796

Accession Number: 2006.44.1146

Cane

Bamboo cane with candy cand shaped handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material)

GUSN: 170798

Accession Number: 2006.44.1152

Carving of the Tower of Pisa

Carved alabaster leaning Tower of Pisa with a circular base.

Maker: unknown

Material: alabaster (mineral)

GUSN: 171044

Accession Number: 2006.44.2168

Scepter

Asiatic green carved stone scepter with a little handle and a bat pattern on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171045

Accession Number: 2006.44.2172

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171046

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.2

Paper clip holder

Iron cobra shaped paper clip holder.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 171049

Accession Number: 2006.44.2164.1

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171050

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.3

Box

Small silver dresser shaped box. Allegory of justice on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 171053

Accession Number: 2006.44.2165

Wall sconce

Set of four wall sconces. Bronze, with s-shape and round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171054

Accession Number: 2006.44.2355.4

Box

Small brass dresser shaped box with hinge lid. Attributes of music on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171055

Accession Number: 2006.44.2166

Basket

Woven wicker basket in three parts with handle and cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: wicker

GUSN: 171056

Accession Number: 2006.44.2359A-C

Pitcher

Small gold pitcher with a purple stripe.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171057

Accession Number: 2006.44.2169

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171058

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.1

Elephant figurine

Small amber and white stone carved elephant figurine.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171059

Accession Number: 2006.44.2163

Candlestick

Brass candlestick with round base and elaborate engraving. Some patina.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171067

Accession Number: 2006.44.2348.2

Repeating carriage clock [A]. Brass with square base and corinthian pillasters on corners. Miniature portait of woman reading a book and a woman acting surprised in dark blue enamel and gold on sides. Glass back and top with exposed gears. Handle on top. Fitted leather carrying case [B] has purple v...

Date: 1899

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: brass (alloy), enamel (fused coating), gears, leather

GUSN: 171080

Accession Number: 2006.44.2333AB

Bucket

Brass bucket with oval shaped base. Large handle on top and small handle on back.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171081

Accession Number: 2006.44.2334

Chaise longue

Cream colored upholstered longue chair. Five buttons on back and ruffle around bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: upholstering

GUSN: 171082

Accession Number: 2006.44.2361

Perfume bottle

Ivory engraved box with engraved black architectural pattern. Glass tube inside with a stopper.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), glass (material)

GUSN: 171084

Accession Number: 2006.44.2178AB

Throw pillow

Square throw pillow. White with blue cross-stitched floral and butterfly design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidery (visual works)

GUSN: 171086

Accession Number: 2006.44.2363

Quilt

Pieced handmade quilt.

Maker: Duncan, Caroline, 1800-1893 (Maker)

GUSN: 171088

Accession Number: 2006.44.2349

Throw pillow

Rectangular throw pillow. Crocheted leaf design with tassels.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), crochet (needlework)

GUSN: 171089

Accession Number: 2006.44.2362

Pitcher

Smal triangular shaped pitcher with a gold handle and floral patterns. Bird in a cage on one side.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171090

Accession Number: 2006.44.2170

Fireplace fender

Brass fire fender with three feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171091

Accession Number: 2006.44.2343

Disk

Mother of pearl oval disk with engraved pattern on both sides. One side features an eye with a pagoda and the other features a flower.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 171092

Accession Number: 2006.44.2161.1

Disk

Mother of pearl oval disk with engraved pattern on both sides. One side features an eye with a pagoda and a flower on the other.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl

GUSN: 171093

Accession Number: 2006.44.2161.2

Andiron

Brass baulster andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171094

Accession Number: 2006.44.2347.1

Netsuke

Red stone carved netsuke of a sitting lion.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171095

Accession Number: 2006.44.2158

Andiron

Brass baulster andirons.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171096

Accession Number: 2006.44.2347.2

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a seated man holding a wheel.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171097

Accession Number: 2006.44.2159

Fireset stand

Part of a three piece firetool set. Brass stand with round base.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171098

Accession Number: 2006.44.2350.1

Figurine group

Carved ivory Asiatic man sitting on a horse on a engraved stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171099

Accession Number: 2006.44.2160AB

Fireplace shovel

Part of a three piece firetool set. Shovel with brass handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171100

Accession Number: 2006.44.2350.2

Fireplace tongs

Part of a three piece firetool set. Tongs with brass handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171101

Accession Number: 2006.44.2350.3

Armchair

Cream colored upholstered armchair. Buttons on backrest with ruffle along bottom.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171102

Accession Number: 2006.44.2360

Bowl

Round marble bowl with groved teeth along lip.

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock)

GUSN: 171104

Accession Number: 2006.44.2357

Carving

Wooden devil mask carving on a stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171110

Accession Number: 2006.44.2151

Playing card set

Wooden box with cover and two decks of playing cards. Carved florals, zig-zags, and playing cards on box.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171112

Accession Number: 2006.44.2358AB

Netsuke

Carved netsuke on a stand of two men with drums.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171113

Accession Number: 2006.44.2156AB

Stand

Oriental carved wood stand with three legs and a top that depicts a dragon and flowers.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171114

Accession Number: 2006.44.1177

Stand

Oriental carved wood stand with a carved top and eight pierced sides.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171115

Accession Number: 2006.44.1178

Chessmen set

Thirty-two piece carved red and white ivory chinese chessmen set.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171116

Accession Number: 2006.44.2162

Work table

Mahogany, Empire style drop-leaf work table. Two drawers with round brass pulls. Carved spiral fluted legs and castors on feet.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171117

Accession Number: 2006.44.2341

Censer

Oriental carved bronze censer with a cover that has an animal figure attached on the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal)

GUSN: 171119

Accession Number: 2006.44.1191

Chest on chest

Mahogany, Chippendale style bonnet-top chest on chest. Ten drawers with brass handles. Broken pediment top with three finials. Claw and ball feet and fluted pillasters on corners.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171120

Accession Number: 2006.44.2338

Sea chest

China trade brass-bound camphor sea chest. On frame with four feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: camphor (resin), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 171121

Accession Number: 2006.44.2335

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