Historic New England

Ring

14 karat gold ring set with a large circular Ethiopian opal.

Date: c. 1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101477

Accession Number: 1993.874

This open-work fourteen-karat white gold brooch of Edwardian scrolling foliate design is set with round-cut diamonds and three diamond drops. The closure is a hinged pin and hook with a thumb tab saftety catch on the reverse.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: white gold, diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101478

Accession Number: 1993.883

Brooch

Brooch of a foliate swag of collet-set diamonds set in platinum surmounting a triangle opal drop, hinged pin and safety clasp on reverse.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101479

Accession Number: 1993.884

Micromosaic Brooch

Rectangular micromosaic brooch depicting St. Peter's Basilica, "The Witness" obelisk, Moderno's fountains and groups of figures, all set in black glass with gold mount, gold hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: ca. 1850

Maker: Kitching & Abud (Retailer)

Material: gold (metal), micromosaics, glass (material), tesserae (mosaic components)

GUSN: 101480

Accession Number: 1933.279

Tiger Claw Necklace

This necklace is made from seven tiger claws set in gold mounts. Each gold mount is a wide cap set at the top of the claw, delicately chased with floral designs. The mount is held in place with a set of prongs extending from a tab along the front edge of each claw. Each claw is connected to the othe...

Date: 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), keratin

GUSN: 101481

Accession Number: 1928.147

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell comb set, top features a carved pierced trellis and foliate scroll design surrounded by a border of gold with flowers and foliate scrolls.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Jeweler)

Material: tortoise shell, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101482

Accession Number: 1969.505

Necklace and Earrings

This jewelry set consists of a jet necklace and earrings. The necklace is of polished jet plaques connected with gold 'o' rings. Each plaque is set with two groups of three seed pearls, one group at each end of the plaque. The groups are connected down the center of the link with a thin gold line. A...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), gold (metal), freshwater pearl

GUSN: 101483

Accession Number: 1930.224-225

Bracelet

White gold bracelet consisting of nine octagonal filigree plaques each set with a round cut diamond in a square setting with mille grain decoration.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: white gold, diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101484

Accession Number: 1993.903

Bracelet

Silver bangle bracelet with reed decoration and three bell shaped charms each engraved with Greek letters.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101485

Accession Number: 1932.980

Bracelet

Silver bangle bracelet with reeds and three charms consisting of a mask, an urn and a set of pipes.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101486

Accession Number: 1932.979

Pair of Child's Armlets

Pair of gold flexible link child's armlets.

Date: ca. 1858

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101487

Accession Number: 1964.175.1-2

Bracelet

Hinged bracelet with three bands of gold with five round cut sapphires in collet settings, hidden push button closure and safety chain attached.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), sapphire (mineral)

GUSN: 101488

Accession Number: 1993.900

Bracelet

Gold bangle bracelet with reed decoration.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101489

Accession Number: 1993.901

Bracelet

Gold hinged bracelet set with three rows of round cut garnets, push button closure with safety chain.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), garnet (mineral)

GUSN: 101490

Accession Number: 1993.899

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of gold hinged bracelets engraved with a floral and scroll design, push button hidden closures and safety chains.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: fourteen-carat gold

GUSN: 101491

Accession Number: 1993.905.1-2

Bracelet

Gold plated hinged bracelet.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101492

Accession Number: 1969.2386

Bracelet

Gold cuff bracelet consisting of five waved rows with a mottled surface.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: Krementz & Company (Jeweler)

GUSN: 101493

Accession Number: 2007.15.11

Bracelet

This silver "love token" bracelet consists of ten circular charms with personalized inscriptions of initials, first names, and drawings of butterflies inscribed on one side. Six coins feature the design of the 1884 American dime (seated Liberty surrounded by the phrase "United States of America") on...

Date: ca. 1885

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101494

Accession Number: 1929.1792

Bracelet

This silver bracelet is constructed from a set of graduated links set with rectangular pieces of mother of pearl. It closes with a simple tab loop clasp.

Date: 1940-1954

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), mother of pearl

GUSN: 101495

Accession Number: 2007.15.2

Bracelet

Flexible bracelet with horseshoe shaped links with floral machine engraved decoration.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101496

Accession Number: 1969.2387

Watch Chain

Jet watch chain consisting of alternating faceted round and oblong beads, cylindrical jet toggle at one end and gilt metal clip on the other.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101497

Accession Number: 1969.2404

Set of Buttons

Set of twelve buttons made from Danish coins, all attached to a leather strip.

Date: 1700-1799

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101498

Accession Number: 1969.1831

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of gold flexible mesh bracelets with oval hollow stamped adjustable slide clasps set in center with a seed pearl, bracelet ends in trefoil terminals with a chain and tassel.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101499

Accession Number: 1993.904.1-2

Bracelet

Gold link bracelet consisting of nine oval brilliant cut amethysts prong set in open-backed bezels. The clasp is a spring-closed ring.The bracelet is marked.

Date: 1897-1927

Maker: Attributed to Attleboro Chain Company

Material: fourteen-carat gold, amethyst (mineral)

GUSN: 101500

Accession Number: 1993.902

Two fragments of gold chain

Two fragments of a twist rope gold chain.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101501

Accession Number: 2004.8.2ab

Bracelet

Gold filled hinged bracelet with horseshoe at center inscribed "Mabelle I Myers," push button hidden clasp and safety chain.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101502

Accession Number: 2007.15.12

Pair of Bracelets in Original Case

Pair of gold hinged bangle bracelets with scroll and foliate engraving and monogram in front, safety chain attached at hidden push button clasp. Original leather fitted box with purple velvet and silk lining.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: Crosby, Morse & Foss (Jeweler)

GUSN: 101503

Accession Number: 2007.15.4ab

Earrings

Each earring in this pair of drop earrings consists of clusters of blue plastic balls set on gold-colored metal pins and suspended from gold-colored metal links. Each earring cluster is suspended from a blue button mounted on a gold-colored metal post. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101504

Accession Number: 1966.2286AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair of drop earrings consists of clusters of amber plastic balls set on gold-colored posts and connected to form clusters with gold-colored metal links. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101505

Accession Number: 1966.2287AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists a white plastic scallop shell mounted to a gold-colored metal back. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by property: thermoplastic or thermoset

GUSN: 101506

Accession Number: 1966.2288AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a gold-colored metal hoop embellished with with faux pearls set on gold-colored metal pins to form a cluster. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101507

Accession Number: 1966.2289AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair of drop earrings consists of three blue shell flowers with rhinestone centers set on white metal plaques linked together. Each plaque has a textured background. The top plaque is set with a round faceted paste gem. The bottom plaque is set with faceted paste gems flanking t...

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: shell and shell material, glass (material)

GUSN: 101508

Accession Number: 1966.2290AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of an opaque white facted round piece of plastic. The earrings attach with clips.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101509

Accession Number: 1966.2291AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a circular dome of clear plastic resin with gold-colored metal foil crescents suspended in the matrix. Each dome has a pink plastic back. The earrings attach with clip backs.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by property: thermoplastic or thermoset

GUSN: 101510

Accession Number: 1966.2292AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a rosette of pink sequins, each sequin set with a silver bead. The rosettes are stitched to a textile felt backing with an attached metal mount. The earrings attach with clip backs.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: sequins (spangles), glass (material), felt (textile)

GUSN: 101511

Accession Number: 1966.2293AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a round white plastic section decorated with mold-formed daisies. The earrings attach with screw backs.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by property: thermoplastic or thermoset

GUSN: 101512

Accession Number: 1966.2294AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a coral-colored polished dome. The earrings attach with screw backs.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101513

Accession Number: 1966.2295AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of three salmon-colored painted plastic balls (three are currently missing) glued to cup mounts which are attached to a short, curved metal rod. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1940-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin, glass (material)

GUSN: 101514

Accession Number: 1966.2296AB

Earrings

Each earring in this pair consists of a pink and white speckled round plastic cabochon glued in a circular gold-colored and textured metal mount. The earrings attach with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: plastic by composition or origin

GUSN: 101515

Accession Number: 1966.2297AB

Brooch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101516

Accession Number: 1966.2298

Brooch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101517

Accession Number: 1966.2299

Brooch

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101518

Accession Number: 1966.2300

Watch Chain

Large link brass watch chain.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 101871

Accession Number: 1986.1290

Mourning Ring

Rose gold ring with a circular compartment containing two shades of hair in a basket weave pattern under glass.

Date: 1798

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101872

Accession Number: 1971.339

Ring

Centering a foliate design set with marcasites on a blue basse taille enamel ground, engraved tripartite shoulders, silver mount, size 6 1/4.

Date: c. 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silver (metal)

GUSN: 101873

Accession Number: 1971.333

Memorial Brooch

This circular brooch is set with pale-colored human hair under glass. The center is surrounded by a border of seed pearls set in a gold mount.

Date: 1797

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), human hair, pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 101874

Accession Number: 1971.338

Memorial Brooch

This circular gold brooch is set with pale-colored human hair in a basket-weave pattern. The hair is set under glass and bound with a plain gold mount.

Date: 1798

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), human hair

GUSN: 101875

Accession Number: 1971.334