Historic New England

Cross Pendant on Chain

Solid gold cross pendant on a chain.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101709

Accession Number: 2006.44.142

Gold Chain

Nugget gold chain, 48 inches long extended.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101710

Accession Number: 2006.44.147

Brooch

Platinum and diamond bar pin with center diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds in filigree setting. In square green box with peach silk lining, Hodgson, Kennard & Co. Inc, Boston.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101711

Accession Number: 2006.44.143

Wristwatch

Gold lady's wristwatch with black ribbon band and adjustable clasp. Octagonal form watch face with cursive numbering, maker: Hodgson, Kennard, & Co.

Maker: Hodgson, Kennard & Co. (Retailer)

GUSN: 101712

Accession Number: 2006.44.139

Brooch

Jet bar pin with faceted jet drops in original case.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101713

Accession Number: 2006.44.141

Pocket watch

Open face English gentleman's 18K gold pocket watch. White face and roman numeral hour markings with second timepiece in bottom corner of watch face.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101714

Accession Number: 2006.44.145

Harvard College Class Day Committee Pin

Round gold pin with crimson and white enamel Harvard College symbol on front.

Date: 1897

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101715

Accession Number: 2006.44.148

Brooch

Gold brooch set with a teardrop shaped carnelian.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Alfred J. Casse & Company (Manufacturer)

Material: gold (metal), carnelian

GUSN: 101716

Accession Number: 2006.44.129

Brooch

Circle brooch with eleven pastes set in silver.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101717

Accession Number: 2006.44.130

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

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

Brooch

Sterling silver brooch with three extended curlicue designs.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101788

Accession Number: 2006.44.188

Bar Pin

French jet brooch with four linear flower design.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101789

Accession Number: 2006.44.189

Set of Bar Pins

Set of three pink enamel bar pins in original box.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101790

Accession Number: 2006.44.190a-c

Belt Buckle

Gold colored metal filigree belt buckle.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101791

Accession Number: 2006.44.191ab

Bar Pin

Sterling silver bar pin set alternating design with four blue stones and six pearls.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101792

Accession Number: 2006.44.192

Belt Buckle

Gilt metal belt buckle with engraved Greek key design.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101793

Accession Number: 2006.44.193

Belt Buckle

Mother of pearl belt buckle.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101794

Accession Number: 2006.44.194

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of black marquise shaped cuff links.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101795

Accession Number: 2006.44.195ab

Bar Pin

Gold filled bar pin.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101796

Accession Number: 2006.44.196

Stickpin

A pair of gold stickpins with cube heads attached with a chain.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101797

Accession Number: 2006.44.197

Necklace

Silver necklace with alternating links and beads.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101798

Accession Number: 2006.44.198

Necklace

Silver bead necklace on a string.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101799

Accession Number: 2006.44.199

Buckle

Metal buckle set with rhinestones and faux cabochon turquoises along four edges.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101800

Accession Number: 2006.44.200

Belt Buckle

Silver belt buckle with pierced trellis and bird decoration.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101801

Accession Number: 2006.44.201ab

Shoe Buckle

Round paste shoe buckle.

Date: 1780-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: paste (glass), silver (metal)

GUSN: 101802

Accession Number: 2006.44.202

Brooch

Jet brooch in the shape of a flower.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101803

Accession Number: 2006.44.203

Belt Buckle

Brown mother of pearl belt buckle.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101804

Accession Number: 2006.44.204

Charm

Red cross charm in the form of a dog with a scroll under his feet which reads, "L'ami des poilus." Dog holds a cap in its mouth and has the Red Cross seal on its back.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101805

Accession Number: 2006.44.205