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Displaying: 192501 - 192550 of 219,010

Patch Box

Carved wooden box with hinged lid, forget me knot flower carved on lid.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103198

Accession Number: 1969.3299

Ball and Toss

Silver toss with scroll and pea decoration on handle, red sting with red agate ball attached.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103199

Accession Number: 1922.624

Pair of Sleeve Supporters

Pair of brass sleeve supporters in the shape of duck heads

Date: 1874

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103200

Accession Number: 1924.511

Fire Badge

White metal fireman's badge in the form of a shield.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103201

Accession Number: 1951.5

Snuff Spoon

Gold snuff spoon with a cylindrical end set with a piece of colorless glass.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103202

Accession Number: 1998.5810

Souvenir Hand Mirror

Oval souvenir metal hand mirror for Keith's Theaters, painted with a green background and featuring a woman in 1890s dress holding a parasol.

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103203

Accession Number: 1941.1143

Pen Handle

Silver pen handle.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103204

Accession Number: 1969.1746

Sewing Scissors in Sheath

Pair of silver scissors with scalloped edged handles, sheath has floral and geometric bright cut engraving.

Date: 1795-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103205

Accession Number: 1969.3379

Etui

Metal shaped miniature tool case with hinged top and chased and repoussed scroll and floral decoration. Interior contains a spoon, snuff spoon, horn book mark, pencil and unidentified tool.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, horn (animal material)

GUSN: 103206

Accession Number: 1928.35a-f

Etui

Silver scissor case in a t-shape with textured pattern on surface. Interior contains a pair of scissors, penknife, and a pointed tool.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103207

Accession Number: 1931.242a-e

Etui

Green shagreen miniature tool case containing a pair of scissors, penknife, butter knife, two tine fork, a detachable handle, and a pencil tip.

Date: 1830-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: shagreen (leather), metal

GUSN: 103208

Accession Number: 1931.21a-g

Chatelaine

Silver plated chatelaine with peacock at belt fastener and attached clip.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103209

Accession Number: 1935.256

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine featuring three graduated circles arranged vertically, all have matching bright cut engraved geometric pattern, metal chain and hook attached.

Date: 1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103210

Accession Number: 1944.209

Chatelaine

Silver chatelaine in an endless knot shape, supports four chains with eight attachments consisting of a heart-shaped case; silver writing pad with four bone sheets; charm in the form of a mummy; circular charm containing a photograph of Queen Victoria on one side and an unidentified woman on reverse...

Date: ca. 1895

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103211

Accession Number: 1927.2100

Chatelaine

Metal chatelaine with a lion head surrounded by curling ribbons and bell flower swags, four chains attached with a winged lion charm, a watch case, a coin, and a flat circular charm with Islamic writing.

Date: 1873

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103212

Accession Number: 1939.653

Chatelaine Hooks

Pair of silver chatelaine hooks.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103213

Accession Number: 1963.263ab

Necklace

This necklace is formed from a silver-gilt set of plaques connected by short chains strung with pearls. Each plaque is set with cabochon red, green, and blue stones (probably rubies or garnets, emeralds and sapphires). The plaques alternate on the chain with baroque pearls. At the chain's center is ...

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103214

Accession Number: 1990.1493

Brooch

Circular gilt metal brooch with applied twisted rope, bead, scroll decoration, border had Latin text "AMICIZIA AD IMENEO," center set with a green stone cameo depicting the Greek god Hymen in profile, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103215

Accession Number: 1990.1494

Earrings

Each of this pair of gold chandelier-style earrings is set with uncut, polished green stones (probably emeralds), baroque pearls and old mine-cut clear pastes with screw back fasteners.

Date: 1894-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103216

Accession Number: 1990.1495.1-2

Pendant

Circular gilt metal pendant with chased scrolling foliate design around border, center set with a photograph of an unidentified man, loop attachment at top.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103217

Accession Number: 1990.1496

Stickpin

Gold stickpin set with a brown scarab.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103218

Accession Number: 1990.1497

Stickpin

Gold stickpin with a small round charm set with a piece of amber.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103219

Accession Number: 1990.1498

Pencil with Cover

Pencil in gold case, engraved "SUSAN" on front.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103220

Accession Number: 1990.1499

Thimble

Gold thimble with chased foliate edge, engraved "E.W. 1896"

Date: 1896

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103221

Accession Number: 1990.1500

Earring Drop

Earring drop in the shape of a flower basket set with cut steel beads, seed pearls, and green, red, and colorless glass stones.

Date: 1750-1770

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103222

Accession Number: 1990.1501

Brooch

Gold teardrop-shaped brooch set with a teardrop-shaped jade.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103223

Accession Number: 1990.1502

Patch Box

Brass patch box with an engraved owl sitting on a tree limb on cover.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103224

Accession Number: 2007.15.224

Patch Box

Sterling silver hinged patch box with a chased border and mottled surface, center is engraved with monogram "T.S."

Date: 1837-1838

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103225

Accession Number: 2007.15.225

Happy Jack Thrift Club Button

Small round button featuring a squirrel wearing a red jacket surrounded by the words "Happy Jack Thrift Club."

Date: ca. 1918

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103226

Accession Number: 2007.15.226

Money Clip

Sterling silver money clip with molded scroll top with asymmetrical cartouche in center.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103227

Accession Number: 2007.15.227

Cuff Button

Silver round cuff button with three hanging chains in a girandole style with pinwheel shaped links.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 103228

Accession Number: 2007.15.228

Brooch

Small brooch in the form of a flower with round coral beads and a coral leaf.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103229

Accession Number: 2007.15.229

Mint Tin

Round brass colored tin with a stamped bald eagle on one side and Liberty on the reverse.

Date: ca. 1851

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 103230

Accession Number: 1927.790

Brooch

Gold hollow and chased scroll brooch set with turquoises and seed pearls with three chains supporting a sphere and scroll drops (one missing on third chain).

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103231

Accession Number: 1927.2092

Teething Ring

Ivory teething ring.

Date: 1852

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 103232

Accession Number: 1934.1880

Charm

Circular gold-colored cast metal charm or fob in the shape of a ship's wheel with a central reserve with a glass inset. Loop at top for suspension from cord or chain.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 103233

Accession Number: 1987.969

Brooch

Oval moss agate brooch set in a gold mount.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: agate (chalcedony), gold alloy

GUSN: 103234

Accession Number: 1987.970

Belt Buckle

Oval shaped , cast gold-plated buckle with floral and frut bas relief surface decoration. Applied oval loop at one side for belt or ribbon.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: casting (process), gold alloy, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 103235

Accession Number: 1987.971

Locket

Oval locket with hinged lid and machine-engraved decoration on front and back, chased floral decoration around edge.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, engraving (action)

GUSN: 103236

Accession Number: 1987.972

Brooch

Oval brooch with central reserve surrounded by a gold border. The center is set with two locks of hair under glass, one braided, the other loose. The frame is a deeply embossed rope boder with four floral springs spaced evenly on the edges.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), gold alloy

GUSN: 103237

Accession Number: 1987.973

Brooch

Oval locket with gold mount with beaded border, center set with glass inset containing a braided lock of brown hair.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 103238

Accession Number: 1987.974

Brooch

Oval locket with floral and acanthus leaf decoration (stamped or chased), center set with a braided lock of hair under glass.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 103239

Accession Number: 1987.975

Brooch

Oval brooch with black enamel chain link pattern decoration bordering central reserve containing a braided lock of hair covered with beveled glass. Suspension loop at center top.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), human hair, gold alloy, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 103240

Accession Number: 1987.976

Broken string of beads

Small glass beads on two-ply jute or bast string as sold for stringing. Not a necklace, these are materials to create a beaded item.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), beads (pierced objects)

GUSN: 103241

Accession Number: 1987.977

Belt Buckle

Belt buckle consisting of two round pieces of vulcanite with gold greek key border and center star, brass hook and eye clasp on reverse and loops for attaching a cloth or leather belt (no longer extant).

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, inlay (process), gold (metal)

GUSN: 103242

Accession Number: 1987.978ab

Ornament Fragment

Ornament resembling a piece of red branch coral, possibly for hair, bouquet, or hat ornamentation. Wire-wrapped at base of paper "branches" dipped in red wax.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: wax, paper (fiber product), wire

GUSN: 103243

Accession Number: 1987.979

Bracelet

Bracelet consisting of thirteen round brown beads, possibly celluloid or hard rubber, strung on a black twisted cord.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: celluloid (cellulosic), rubber (material)

GUSN: 103244

Accession Number: 1987.980

Watch Key

Cast gold-plated watch key with scrolled acanthus leaf decoration.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: gold alloy, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 103245

Accession Number: 1987.981

Scarab exoskeletons

Three small scarab exoskeletons for use in jewelry.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: chitin

GUSN: 103246

Accession Number: 1987.982.1-.3

Brooch

Bar brooch consisting of gold-plated wire vines and stems for carved coral grape leaves and bunches of grapes. Two leaves no longer attached to frame. Only one grape remains from bunch.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), gold alloy, plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 103247

Accession Number: 1987.983