Historic New England

Brooch and Earrings

Set of tortoiseshell (?) jewelry of a brooch and pair of earrings: brooch consists of three balls in a row, hinged pin and hook on reverse; earrings are single balls mounted on ear wire fasteners. All stored in yellow cardboard jewelry box.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100971

Accession Number: 1969.3021.1-3

Pair of Earrings

Pair of black glass buttons with stripe converted into earrings.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100972

Accession Number: 1969.3062.1-2

Pair of Earrings

Pair of malachite pendant earrings, torpedo drops with gold caps surmounted by balls, gold s-shaped ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100973

Accession Number: 1969.3031.1-2

Pair of Studs

Pair of jade studs, circular concave discs with gold button in center, brass detachable wire fastener on reverse.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100974

Accession Number: 1969.3337.1-2

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of sterling silver circular cuff buttons with spider on spider web design, silver post and horseshoe shaped guard on reverse.

Date: 1891-1910

Maker: George W. Shiebler & Company (Jeweler)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100975

Accession Number: 1969.3041.1-2

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of oval grey stone cuff links set in 8 karat gold.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100976

Accession Number: 1969.3065.1-2

Pair of Buckles

Pair of small oval paste buckles, single row of brilliant cut pastes set in metal, bar fastener on reverse.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100977

Accession Number: 1969.3025.1-2

Pair of Buttons

Pair of circular black glass and goldstone buttons set in brass, brass loop attachment on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100978

Accession Number: 1975.219.1-2

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of gold cuff links, oval discs engraved with the initials "JF," gold single link attachment.

Date: 1875-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100979

Accession Number: 1993.882.1-2

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of jet cuff links, jet bars with pointed ends and gold bands in center, s-shaped link attachments.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100980

Accession Number: 2007.15.78ab

Pair of Earrings

Pair of coral pendant earrings, oval cabochon cut coral surrounded by seven coral beads supporting an elongated vase shaped drop, gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100981

Accession Number: 1969.3007.1-2

Pair of Earrings in Original Case

Pair of coral earrings in original case, cabochon cut corals on gold ear wire fasteners, black leather case with white silk and blue velvet lining.

Date: 1868

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100982

Accession Number: 1969.3005.1-2

Pair of Earrings

Pair of gold and coral earrings, gold rosette with tiny coral beads, supports gold bell of leaves and filigree gold ball set with tiny coral beads, hinged ear wire fasteners. In blue leather box with snap (not original).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100983

Accession Number: 1969.3019.1-2

Necklace and Earrings

Matching amber necklace and drop earrings, graduated strand of oval cloudy amber beads with an amber and ivory screw clasp, drop earrings with single amber bead, gold ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100984

Accession Number: 1969.3032.1-3

Pair of Earrings

Each earring ins this pair is composed of an oval cameo cut from pink and white shell. One earring depicts a peasant woman in front of a house, the other depicts a peasant woman in front of a tree. Both are set in gold mounts within a gold leaf frame. The earrings attach with gold s-shaped wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 100985

Accession Number: 1922.197AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of an oval cameo bust set in a plain gold mount. One earring depicts a figure in profile with long, curled hair. The other earring depicts a profile with short hair. Both face the same direction. The earrings attach with gold hinged ear wires.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), shell (animal material)

GUSN: 100986

Accession Number: 1922.201ab

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of carved "lava" (sandstone) oval cameos. Each cameo depicts a female in profile set in gold mounts with rope twist border, gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100987

Accession Number: 1922.641AB

Earring

This earring is composed of an oval cameo carved from black "lava" (talc / soapstone)depicting a classically dressed female in profile. The cameo is set in a plain gold mount and attaches with a gold s-shaped ear wire on the reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100988

Accession Number: 1932.564

Earring

This single earring is composed of a beige "lava" (limestone) carved rosette surmount from which is suspended a carved acorn drop. The earring attaches with a gold hinged ear wire.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: limestone, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100989

Accession Number: 1933.44

Cameo Brooch

Oval "lava" (sandstone) cameo set in gold mount, cameo depicts a man in profile, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1848

Maker: Greenough, John A. (Sculptor)

GUSN: 100990

Accession Number: 1988.139

Florentine Mosaic Brooch and Earrings

Matching Florentine mosaic brooch and earrings, brooch depicts a white chalcedony, green malachite and brown chalcedony flowers with green chalcedony leaves set in a black marble plaque, gold frame with applied gold flowers, hinged pin and hook on reverse, earrings each feature two white chalcedony ...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100991

Accession Number: 1940.129a-c

Pair of Earrings

Pair of Roman micromosaic pendant earrings; black onyx diamond shaped surmounts each set with a micromosaic butterfly, supports elongated pointed black onyx pendants each set with a micromosaic of a dove perched on a tree stump, all set in gold frames with applied scrolls, hinged ear wire fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100992

Accession Number: 1939.142ab

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of a Florentine mosaic. Each round black marble plaque is set with white morning glories, blue forget-me-nots and white lilies, all made from carefully fitted pieces of chalcedony. The mosaics are set in gold mounts with rope twist borders. The earrings attach w...

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: black marble, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100993

Accession Number: 1922.625AB

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is an oval Roman micromosaic composition of flowers on a black background. The mosaics are set in gold Etruscan revival style frames with twisted wire and granulation decoration. The earrings attach with gold wire ear fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 100994

Accession Number: 1922.196AB

Brooch

Brooch in the shape of a cross, carved from three pieces of jet. The ends of each arm are mounted with chased gold terminals finished with a centered gold ball on each. Closure is a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), gold alloy, flat chasing

GUSN: 100794

Accession Number: 1930.172

Cross Pendant

Jet cross pendant with gold engraved terminals on each arm.

Date: 1850-1879

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100795

Accession Number: 1941.186

Brooch

Jet cross brooch with gold caps engraved with scrolls on each arm, small gold ball on end of each cap, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100796

Accession Number: 1981.31

Rosary Beads

Pair of rosaries with wooden beads strung on metal chain, each has a metal crucifix and an oval Medal of the Immaculate Conception or "Miraculous Medal."

Date: 1854-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100797

Accession Number: 1969.1804.1-.2

Necklace

This necklace is made from Berlin iron in the shape of an elaborately cast and lacquered cross with foliate trefoil shaped arms and a quatrefoil rosette in the center. The cross hangs from a "box chain" design of woven ring mail.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 100798

Accession Number: 1969.3049

Rosary Beads

Rosay beads made of nuts on metal chain, metal crucifix with corpus and medal depicting profile of Pope Pius IX on one side and an angel blessing a kneeling woman on the reverse.

Date: 1846-1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100799

Accession Number: 1969.1806

Rosary Beads

Rosary beads, carved and pierced wooden mottled beads on metal chain, metal crucifix with corpus and metal medal depicting profile of Pope Pius IX on front and angel blessing a kneeling woman on reverse.

Date: 1846-1878

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100800

Accession Number: 1969.1807

Rosary Beads

Rosary beads, polished and carved dark red wood beads on metal chain, crucifix with corpus attached.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100801

Accession Number: 1969.1805

Rosary Beads

Ivory rosary, carved white ivory beads on metal chain, heart shaped intersecting bead, carved ivory cross with circle design and glass stone in center.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100802

Accession Number: 2007.15.152

Holy Water Font

Silver holy water font, repoussed and engraved decoration depicting Christ on the cross with two kneeling women at his feet, all within an architectural niche flanked by two angels.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100803

Accession Number: 1969.3361

Reliquary Cross

Silver reliquary cross, engraved with a sheath of wheat, crossed sword and axe, and the initials "I S" one side, the other side features a rooster, cross and the initials "I R", three silver balls attached (one missing), silver ring at top.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100804

Accession Number: 1969.1832

Cross Pendants

Two stamped brass crucifixes with corpus attached to bent metal wire ring.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100805

Accession Number: 1969.6196

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold rectangular cuff buttons engraved with leaf and scroll design.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100806

Accession Number: 1930.1669ab

Cuff Link

Silver cuff link, two oval discs attached by one link, one disc engraved with a C the other with a W.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100807

Accession Number: 1930.1379

Stud

Gold circular stud with engraved scroll design, brass stud post.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100808

Accession Number: 1930.1383

Stud

Small plain gold plated stud.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100809

Accession Number: 1930.1384

Stud

Small circular gold stud, engraved spiral decoration.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100810

Accession Number: 1930.1382

Bracelet

Cameo "lava" (talc / soapstone) bracelet, six medallions of different color stone with a high relief carved cupid set in gold.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100811

Accession Number: 1922.207

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of small gold oval cuff links, engraved with scrolls and initials "L.R.V".

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100812

Accession Number: 1995.78.4ab

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of small gold oval cuff links, stamped with textured pattern and initials "H.V"

Date: 1850-1869

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100813

Accession Number: 1995.78.3ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold rectangular cuff buttons, center stamped with a raised 76, burnished background and beaded border.

Date: ca. 1876

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100814

Accession Number: 1981.16.1-2

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of oval gold cuff buttons, engraved star and leaf decoration, hole for button and anchor shaped fastener on reverse.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100815

Accession Number: 1974.197ab

Pair of Studs

Pair of small gold cuff buttons with brushed ball and bar fastener.

Date: 1875-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100816

Accession Number: 1932.879ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular gold cuff buttons, beaded edge, elaborately engraved C in center.

Date: 1875-1915

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100817

Accession Number: 1965.126ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold rectangular cuff buttons, five raised vertical strips with zigzag border, applied engraved plates one engraved "Hattie" the other "Wopsee," gold shank and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100818

Accession Number: 1940.876ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of round gold cuff buttons, black enameled Greek key border, engraved W in center, two post and oblong guards on reverse. One stud is missing.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100819

Accession Number: 1940.867c

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