Historic New England

Nail

A, B, M: large cut nails. C-L, N, O: method of manufacture uncertain. Heads look to have been cut, but shafts taper in the wrong dimension for cut nails. Those whose tips have not been broken off are "tongued."

Date: ca. 1770

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 46070

Accession Number: 1959.96

Nail

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46071

Accession Number: 1959.97B-E

Sash Weight

No description

Date: ca. 1810

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 46072

Accession Number: 1959.99

Bargeboard

Incised triangles on face of each drip, with rectangular recess and dowel for attachment of other pieces directly above. Painted brown.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: Davis, Alexander Jackson, Mr. (Architect)

Material: incising, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 46073

Accession Number: 1959.100

Bracket

Angle irons with four holes.

Date: 1846-1848

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 46074

Accession Number: 1959.102AB

Nail

Lath nail probably machine cut, but with rounded flat head.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 46075

Accession Number: 1959.105B

Nail

Lath nail probably machine cut, but with rounded flat head.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 46076

Accession Number: 1959.106B

Nail

Four cut finish nails.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 46077

Accession Number: 1959.108ACDE

CORNICE

Plaster cove cornice to which has been applied composition ornament with a cloth backing in the shape of gothic arches and trefoils. The original cornice was painted pink. The ornament and its background are painted gold. The composition is held on with tiny finish nails.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: gilding, painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 46078

Accession Number: 1959.109

CORNICE

Plaster cornice; apparently an original surface with cove painted like wood grain and possibly further decoration applied to it, and then a reapplication of plaster to form a leaf-decorated cornice. The latter has tan paint and the edges are picked out in gold paint.

Date: 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), painting (coating), plaster

GUSN: 46079

Accession Number: 1959.110

GUTTER HANGER

Hook flat on inner faces and rounded on outer. Hammered into tapered tang with driving edge.

Date: 1846-1863

Maker: Davis, Alexander Jackson, Mr. (Architect)

Material: hammering, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46080

Accession Number: 1959.114

Nail

Cut nail with small flattened head.

Date: 1846-1863

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 46081

Accession Number: 1959.115B

DOOR

Six flat panels (three over three) set in lancet-like profiled moldings, similar each side. Finish: one side walnut color but with more pronounced grain, painted yellow on reverse. Top contour - variation on four-centered arch.

Date: ca. 1846

Maker: unknown

Material: graining, molding (forming), painting (coating), paneling, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 46082

Accession Number: 1959.116A

Nail

A: Hand-wrought finish nail. G, I: Cut finish nails.

Maker: unknown

Material: cutting (dividing), wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46083

Accession Number: 1959.117AGI

Nail

Six hand-wrought nails in box of "floor board nails"

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 46084

Accession Number: 1959.118

Brick

Brick.

Maker: unknown

Material: brick (clay product)

GUSN: 46085

Accession Number: 1959.120

Tile

Square tile with polychrome decoration of a bird. Blue flower in each corner

Date: 17th century

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 46086

Accession Number: 1959.121A

Tile

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 46087

Accession Number: 1959.121B

Tile

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 46088

Accession Number: 1959.121C

Tile

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 46089

Accession Number: 1959.121D

Tile

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 46090

Accession Number: 1959.121E

Tile

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 46091

Accession Number: 1959.121F

Weathervane ornament

Painted weathervane ornament with pointing hand, fish tail, and wooden finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 46092

Accession Number: 1959.122A

Weathervane

A weathervane with a metal rod and a floral case ornament. The "E" and "W" are separate.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), gilding, iron (metal), painting (coating)

GUSN: 46093

Accession Number: 1959.122B

LOCK, DOOR

No description

Date: 1731

Maker: unknown

Material: carving (processes), oak (wood)

GUSN: 46094

Accession Number: 1959.125B

Mug

Round with applied banding; loopy C-curve handle.

Date: 1830-1835

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47995

Accession Number: 1969.723

Mug

12-sided; flat, angular handle.

Date: 1840-1846

Maker: Lows, Ball & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47996

Accession Number: 1969.724

Cream Pitcher

No description

Date: ca. 1750

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47997

Accession Number: 1969.725A

Caudle Cup

Bulbous body with 2 flared C-curve handles; round foot.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47998

Accession Number: 1969.726

Saltcellar

Silver saltcellar with six ball feet, a circular body, and a Greek key design.

Date: 1830-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 47999

Accession Number: 1969.727.1

Salt or Pepper Shaker

Square base; urn-shaped body. See also older worksheet in museum file.

Date: 1896

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48000

Accession Number: 1969.729.1

Mug

Round body with simple C-curve handle.

Date: 1873

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: bright cutting, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48001

Accession Number: 1969.730

Cup

Raised ovoid body with cast hollow C handle. Applied hammered splayed foot.

Date: 1838-1845

Maker: Davis, Palmer & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48002

Accession Number: 1969.731

Chalice

Silver chalice with circular foot. Plain cup with hammered gilt interior.

Date: 1797-1798

Maker: Hennell, Robert, I, 1741-1811 (Silversmith) Hennell, David, II, 1767-1829 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48003

Accession Number: 1969.732.1

Chalice

Silver footed chalice with a conical bowl and a thin stem. Foliate, grape, and vine motif.

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: Ball, Tompkins & Black (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48004

Accession Number: 1969.733.1

Basket

Crossed bottom; 4 ball feet; pierced sides, handle; oval.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: George A. Henckel & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48005

Accession Number: 1969.734

Coffeepot

Straight tapering sides, flat bottom, band on bottom forming foot. Scrolled wooden handle with scroll handle sockets. Top, hinged to handle socket, domed with incised lines and acorn-like finial. Curved spout with incised lines and leaf at spout opening.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: fruitwood, leaf (plant material), foliation (pattern), leaf (metal), silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48006

Accession Number: 1969.735

Lid

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 48007

Accession Number: 1969.736C

Cup and Saucer

No description

Date: 1852-1865

Maker: Gorham & Co. (Silversmith)

Material: banding, coin silver, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48008

Accession Number: 1969.736AB

Pickle Fork

Silver pickle fork. Upturned spatulate handle with three tines.

Date: 1830-1831

Maker: Welch, William (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48009

Accession Number: 1969.737

Dish

Round with scalloped edges. Older worksheet in museum file calls it silver plate over copper. Not sure of national origin.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48010

Accession Number: 1969.738

Tea Strainer

Silver tea strainer with a hinged lid and a wood handle. A broad lip with a fluted design and a conical finial.

Date: 1908

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 48011

Accession Number: 1969.739

Butter Dish

Round, supported by three feet; removable, pierced insert. A: insert B: dish

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: Moore, John Chandler (Silversmith) Tiffany & Co. (Retailer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48012

Accession Number: 1969.741AB

Toast Rack

Rectangular, supported by 4 squat feet; 7 slots; loop finial.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), plate (material)

GUSN: 48013

Accession Number: 1969.742

Funnel

Silver round finial with a double banded cup and a straight spout.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48014

Accession Number: 1969.744

Funnel

Silver circular funnel with a pierced shallow bowl and a bent spout. White flannel bag.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 48015

Accession Number: 1969.745

Candlestick

Circular with 6 spokes radiating from center; petal candleholder.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: filigree enameling, silver (metal)

GUSN: 48016

Accession Number: 1969.746.1

Mug

Bulbous body with C-curve handle, flaring lip. Two bands of stamped ornament on body. Straight vertical foot. Interior is gold-washed.

Date: 1870-1885

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Material: wash technique, gold (color), silver (metal)

GUSN: 48017

Accession Number: 1969.746.2

Chocolate Pot

No description

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48018

Accession Number: 1969.747

Cruet Stand

No description

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 48019

Accession Number: 1969.748

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