Historic New England

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

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

Beads

Multiple gold colored round glass beads on cotton string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101561

Accession Number: 1943.366

Beads

Multiple white satin glass beads on cotton string.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101562

Accession Number: 1943.361

Necklace

Sautoir of a twisted rope of cut steel beads, single cut steel tassel.

Date: ca. 1918

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101563

Accession Number: 1933.66

Tassel

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101564

Accession Number: 2007.15.143

Pendant

Oval pendant set with a deep red piece of agate in a gilt metal frame with four applied scrolls.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101565

Accession Number: 1969.519

Charm

This gold charm is comprised of a revolving disk set in a U-shaped support. The disk is enameled in blue with the letters "I/LV/YU" on one side and "OE/O" on the other, so that when spun it reads "I LOVE YOU". Hanging beneath the central disk is a small gold heart-shaped charm set with a colorless s...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold (metal), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 101566

Accession Number: 1950.12

Memorial Brooch

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

Material: onyx (mineral), gold (metal), pearl (animal material)

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

Bar Pin

Silver bar pin with ten paste stones.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), paste (glass)

GUSN: 101738

Accession Number: 2006.44.118

Watch Key

Gold key wind with chain.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101739

Accession Number: 2006.44.117

Pendant

Silver pendant set with blue and colorless pastes. Three tear-drop pieces hang from central piece.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101740

Accession Number: 2006.44.119

Bouquet Brooch

Silver bouquet brooch with concave bump and hammered decoration along surface.

Date: 1880-1915

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101741

Accession Number: 2006.44.116

Memorial Brooch

This oval-shaped brooch is set with a braided knot of human hair under glass. The center is surrounded by a border of drop-shaped faceted jet set in gold mounts. Suspended from the center base of the oval on a thin gold link chainis a pendant tableworked hair cross with gold mounts.

Date: 1869

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), jet (coal), human hair

GUSN: 101742

Accession Number: 2006.44.7