Historic New England

Watch Fob

Gutta percha watch fob set on one side with an eye painted on ivory under glass and a pansy on the other, two chains attached (loop attachment missing).

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gutta-percha

GUSN: 102315

Accession Number: 1933.1811

Pendant

Bogwood pendant in the shape of a skewed heart, one side depicts two hearts under crossed arrows and the reverse depicts two love birds flying over a temple.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102316

Accession Number: 1936.152

Reliquary Pendant

Oval pendant reliquary of Saint Anthony of Padua, reverse has wax seal with impressed coat of arms.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102317

Accession Number: 1925.880

Reliquary Pendant

Silver oval reliquary pendant with case enclosing relics of saints, reverse features a praying Madonna in relief.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102318

Accession Number: 1969.1893

Belt Buckle

Gold belt buckle in the form of a snake twisted into a knot, set with two colorless stones, a green stone, and a red stone. All set on a navy blue ribbon.

Date: 1892-1943

Maker: Riker Bros. (Manufacturer)

Material: gold (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 102319

Accession Number: 2007.15.44

Watch Fob

Small watch fob made of a brown nut and set with a compass.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102320

Accession Number: 1969.3598

Pendant

Open silver circle pendant with a curled letter "C" in center.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: Keller, Gustave

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102321

Accession Number: 1969.1301

Pendant

Silver rectangular pendant with repousse scrolled design and engraved with the monogram "TNC."

Date: 1890-1963

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102322

Accession Number: 1969.1757

Necklace

Tortoiseshell necklace with alternating small and large oval links (pendant missing).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102323

Accession Number: 1969.2400

Necklace

Tortoiseshell link necklace supporting an oval pendant with a raised intertwined monogram of "SC" in Gothic letters.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102324

Accession Number: 1969.2999

Necklace

Tortoiseshell necklace with oval links with attached oval locket.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102325

Accession Number: 1941.1426

Necklace

Tortoiseshell necklace of oval links with an attached oval locket containing a photograph of an unidentified man.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102326

Accession Number: 2007.15.139

This tortoiseshell necklace is composed of carved links alternating in two shapes: an "X" superimposed over an oval, and a decoratively pierced oval. At the center is an amphora-shaped pendant that contains a photograph. One end is an oval slip-catch similar to those used on watch chains. The other ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: photograph components

GUSN: 102327

Accession Number: 1930.15

Necklace

Tortoiseshell necklace with alternating oval and square links with an oval locket suspended within a floral frame, contains a picture of an unidentified woman.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102328

Accession Number: 1940.578

Brooch

Oval resin, tortoiseshell colored brooch with an applied carved ring and tassel.

Date: c. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102329

Accession Number: 1936.274a

Brooch

Black enamel bar brooch with gold pique pose inlay in a Greek key design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102330

Accession Number: 1927.243

Brooch

Resin, tortoiseshell colored brooch in the shape of a endless knot and supporting two vase shaped drops.

Date: c. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102331

Accession Number: 2007.15.21

Cross Pendant

Tortoiseshell cross pendant with arms terminating in a trefoil shape.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102332

Accession Number: 1946.679

Hair Ornaments

A pair of rectangular tortoiseshell barrettes.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102333

Accession Number: 1925.361ab

Earrings

Pair of tortoiseshell earrings in the form of forget-me-nots, gold ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102334

Accession Number: 1935.265ab

Earrings

Pair of tortoiseshell earrings with teardrop shaped loops with pendants in center with carved classical female portrait busts.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102335

Accession Number: 1940.581ab

Earrings

Pair of tortoiseshell earrings with three hanging concentric circles.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102336

Accession Number: 2007.15.86ab

Earring

Tortoiseshell pendant earring with trefoil shaped surmount supporting an arrow shaped drop, gold ear wire fastener.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102337

Accession Number: 1926.733

Pendant

Tortoiseshell pendant in the shape of an amphora with gold pique pose inlay in a Greek key design.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102338

Accession Number: 1929.1069

Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a tortoiseshell barbell-shaped top from which is suspended a ball drop. The earrings attach with gold ear wires. The ball has separated from the top on one earring in the pair.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell, gold (metal)

GUSN: 102339

Accession Number: 1922.529AB

Earring

This single earring is composed of a polished round brown nut suspended from single link gold chains attached to either side of the nut with a gold pin. The chains connect to a gold s-shaped ear wire.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 102340

Accession Number: 1932.567

Brooch

This brooch is part of a set with earrings 1969.2395.2AB. The brooch is constructed in the shape of an open, pleated fan. The surface of the fan is decorated with images of two flying geese, a bird, and a frog, surrounded by engraved foliage. The back of the fan has a glass-covered reserve for hair.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 102341

Accession Number: 1969.2395.1

Watch Chain

Watch chain made of small straw links with gold colored metal screw hook at end.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102342

Accession Number: 1932.2499

Watch Chain

Watch chain made of braided straw links with black metal hook attached at end.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102343

Accession Number: 1932.2500

Necklace

Necklace of two strands of straw links with oval ivory pendant incised with a portrait of a Japanese woman on one side and a metal fly applied to the reverse, supporting an ivory drop with painted red flowers containing two small ivory dice.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), ivory (tooth component), silver (metal)

GUSN: 102344

Accession Number: 1925.244

Watch Chain

Watch chain made of braided straw links with metal mounts

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102345

Accession Number: 1946.691

Watch Chain

Watch chain made of braided straw links.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102346

Accession Number: 1937.1134

Watch Chain

Watch chain made of small braided black straw links with a metal ring one end and a hook on the other.

Date: 1810-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102347

Accession Number: 1933.977

Watch Chain

Watch chain made of braided straw links.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102348

Accession Number: 1924.224

Watch Chain

Watch chain of small straw braided links.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102349

Accession Number: 1943.193

Watch Chain

Watch chain made of gold plastic links.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102350

Accession Number: 1938.1170

Beads

Multiple green faceted hexagonal glass beads on cotton string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102351

Accession Number: 1943.360

Beads

Multiple yellow faceted hexagonal glass beads on cotton string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102352

Accession Number: 1943.358

Beads

Multiple blue faceted hexagonal glass beads on cotton string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102353

Accession Number: 1943.359

Beads

Multiple blue half sphere shaped beads on cotton string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102354

Accession Number: 1943.365

Beads

Multiple faceted cut steel beads on cotton string with red tassel.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102355

Accession Number: 1943.362

Beads

Tassel of cut iron beads

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102356

Accession Number: 2007.15.223

Brooch

This brooch is composed of a large curved section of ivory or bone cut to resemble a large animal's claw. It is set at the wider end with a yellow gold terminal decorated with bands of curved, lace-like engraved patterns. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), bone (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 102357

Accession Number: 1946.524

Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings

Jewelry set consisting of a necklace, bracelet and pair of drop earrings. All feature spun satin glass beads with applied blue glass decoration, bracelet and necklace have flat round pendants.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102358

Accession Number: 1940.580a-d