Historic New England

Necklace

Orange glass beads strung on a twisted and knotted orange cotton rope, terminates with a glass teardrop pendant with a faux iridescent green beetle inside.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101530

Accession Number: 1966.2312

Blue glass beads imitating lapis lazuli strung between gold colored metal square and elongated filigree beads, terminates with filigree medallion set with blue cabochon cut glass beads and blue cut glass stones, seven teardrop shaped beads suspended from bottom of medallion.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101531

Accession Number: 1966.2313

Necklace

Three strings of coral colored enamel beads, hollow metal clasp with cast and chased applied leaves.

Date: 1920-1960

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101532

Accession Number: 1966.2314

Necklace

String of amber beads with alternating black beads with metal dots, large amber bead suspended from center with a cluster of smaller drops on black string.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101533

Accession Number: 1966.2315

Necklace

String of oblong amber beads.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101534

Accession Number: 1966.2316

Necklace

Metal link chain necklace with heart shaped pendant set with colorless pastes.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101535

Accession Number: 1966.2317

Cross Necklace

Gold plaited metal chain necklace with gold plated cannetille cross pendant

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101536

Accession Number: 1966.2318

Brooch

Knot shaped white metal brooch set with white glass stones that have yellowed due to adhesives, hinged pin and safety clasp on reverse.

Date: 1950-60

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), adhesive by composition or origin, metal

GUSN: 101537

Accession Number: 1966.2319

Stickpin

Stickpin with French jet five point star head.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101538

Accession Number: 1966.2320

Pair of Bracelets

Pair of gold hinged bangle bracelets with black enamel, hidden push button clasp with attached safety chain.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101539

Accession Number: 1966.2321.1-2

Necklace

This necklace consists of two twisted ropes of silver and gold glass beads, hook and eye clasp.

Date: 1950-1960

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101540

Accession Number: 1966.2322.1

Charm Bracelet

Charm bracelet with various silver and enamel charms including a squirrel, lady bug, Viking ship, shamrock, polar bear, Norwegian flag, 1935 Soviet coin, and a rising sun.

Date: ca. 1935

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101541

Accession Number: 1966.2323

Charm Bracelet

Charm bracelet with various gold, silver and enamel charms including a bear, crossed skis, Finnish flag, union jack, cat, pig, and various crests.

Date: ca. 1935

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101542

Accession Number: 1966.2324

Mechanical Pencil

Gold mechanical pencil with black enamel body and black cloth rope cord attached.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101543

Accession Number: 1966.2325

Ring

Silver ring with attached cast mouse.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: (Manufacturer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101544

Accession Number: 1966.2326

Ring

Thin silver ring.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101545

Accession Number: 1966.2327

Necklace

Graduated string of jadeite circular beads with flat faceted glass beads interspersed, spring hook fastener. Stored in stamped leather box, which is probably not original.

Date: 1920-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101546

Accession Number: 1969.3030

Set of Jewelry

Jewelry set consisting of a pair of bracelets, earrings and brooch all featuring miniatures paintings on ivory set in gold and surrounded by a row of diamonds. One bracelet clasp miniature depicts Joseph Barrell and his wife Sarah and daughter Hannah standing under the word "Enjoyment," the other d...

Date: ca. 1796

Maker: Twycross, Stephen, ca. 1754-ca. 1822 (Goldsmith)

Material: diamond (mineral), freshwater pearl, gold (metal), ivory (tooth component), silver (metal)

GUSN: 101547

Accession Number: 1953.42A-E

Necklace with Box

Gold box chain necklace broken into four pieces. In a red velvet Shreve, Crump & Low jewelry box with blue satin lining.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101548

Accession Number: 2007.15.136AB

Locket in Original Case

Gold round locket with machine and floral engraving on front and reverse. Interior contains two photographs of profile portraits. Black painted wood fitted case with purple velvet lining.

Date: 1849

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101549

Accession Number: 1967.86ab

Brooch in Original Case

Florentine mosaic floral brooch in marble and malachite on a black stone background, gold mount with applied floral sprays and twisted rope border. All in a fitted black leather case.

Date: 1853-68

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Jeweler)

Material: malachite (mineral), onyx (mineral), semiprecious stone, gold (metal), mosaic (process)

GUSN: 101550

Accession Number: 2007.15.26

Necklace

Silver chain of alternating round and quatrefoil links with engraving, large brass spring clasp.

Date: 1915-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 101551

Accession Number: 1969.3039

Necklace

Necklace of alternating oblong coral beads and colorless glass beads, spring ring clasp.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101552

Accession Number: 1969.2391

Lorgnette Chain

Jet lorgnette chain with round thin and oblong jet beads between gold links.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101553

Accession Number: 2007.15.68

Necklace

Black vulcanite or hard rubber necklace with attached carved jet pendant with floral spray in relief. The carved floral spray is attached to a flat, oval hard rubber plaque with pins.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, rubber (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 101554

Accession Number: 1932.650

Necklace

Molded gutta percha or unknown composite material graduated bead necklace with a molded oval pendant.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gutta-percha

GUSN: 101555

Accession Number: 1943.649

Necklace

Jet necklace of graduated faceted beads.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101556

Accession Number: 2007.15.135

Bracelet

Double strand bracelet of iridescent snail shells interspersed with small faceted gold beads, blue silk ribbon at end, hook and eye clasp.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101557

Accession Number: 1947.519

Beads

Carved pierced ivory beads alternating with round gold beads on a string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101558

Accession Number: 1969.91c

Beads

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

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101559

Accession Number: 1943.363

Beads

Multiple colorless glass beads on cotton string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101560

Accession Number: 1943.364

Necklace

Hand knotted amethyst bead necklace with carved amethyst pendant drop.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: amethyst (mineral), cord (fiber product), beads (pierced objects), carving (processes)

GUSN: 101762

Accession Number: 2006.44.162

Necklace

This necklace is comprised of white/pale green carved and pierced jade plaques, cream-colored oval beads and round blue stone beads held in place on a blue cord with intricately tied decorative knots.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101763

Accession Number: 2006.44.163

Earrings

Fish scale earrings in flower design on original paper.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101764

Accession Number: 2006.44.164ab

Brooch and Matching Earring

White shell with petal design brooch and matching flower earring.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101765

Accession Number: 2006.44.165ab

Coral Brooch in Original Case

Carved coral floral brooch in original case.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101766

Accession Number: 2006.44.166ab

Colonial Dames of America Medal

Gilded silver medal with blue and white enameled emblem of the Colonial Dames of America in center surrounded by radiating blue enamel stars and surmounted by a perched eagle, suspended from a blue and yellow striped silk ribbon. Original blue card board box.

Date: 1931

Maker: Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. (Retailer)

Material: silver (metal), enamel (fused coating), silk (textile)

GUSN: 101767

Accession Number: 2006.44.167ab

Mourning Ring

Gold mourning ring scroll band with black enamel decoration.

Date: 1770-1780

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101768

Accession Number: 2006.44.168

Necklace

Mother of pearl bead necklace on string.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101769

Accession Number: 2006.44.169

Pocket Watch

White face pocket watch, standard U.S.A.

Date: 1885-1929

Maker: New York Standard Watch Co. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), metal, enamel (fused coating), movements (clockworks)

GUSN: 101770

Accession Number: 2006.44.170

Necklace

Wood bead with four pink glass beads necklace with green glass pendant attached to a pink string.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101771

Accession Number: 2006.44.171

Pocket Watch

White face pocket watch, standard U.S.A. cursive numbering

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: New York Standard Watch Co. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101772

Accession Number: 2006.44.172

Stud

Large faceted glass stud.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101773

Accession Number: 2006.44.173

Bar Pin

Gold bar pin with pink faceted stone.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101774

Accession Number: 2006.44.174

Charm

Light and dark blue painted enamel charm in the form of a boot.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, enameling, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 101775

Accession Number: 2006.44.175

Pair of Earrings

Pair of silver earrings with ball drops.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101776

Accession Number: 2006.44.176ab

Bar Pin

Bar pin set with square green stones and three pearls.

Date: 1910-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101777

Accession Number: 2006.44.177

Brooch

Silver buckle in the form of a humanized pig or boar in eighteen century period costume holding two shovels and a broom.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101778

Accession Number: 2006.44.178

Pair of Shell Earrings

Pink shell earrings on original backing.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101779

Accession Number: 2006.44.179ab

Pair of Shell Earrings

Green Shell earrings.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101780

Accession Number: 2006.44.180ab

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