Historic New England

Necklace

Pearl and glass bead necklace. Alternating one oval shaped pearl with two smaller round pearls threaded between black/silver glass beads.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102079

Accession Number: 2006.44.264

Brooch

Jet bar brooch. Two lateral jet pieces with five overlapping jet segments.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), metal

GUSN: 102080

Accession Number: 2006.44.265

Stickpin

Stickpin with marble drop in the form of an acorn.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: marble (rock), gold (metal), carving (processes)

GUSN: 102081

Accession Number: 2006.44.266

Buckles

Three steel buckles with adjustable parts.

Date: 1760-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102082

Accession Number: 2006.44.267a-c

Brooch

Brooch consisting of three circles engraved "MDM" with images on back engraved "1856, 1857" under allegorical Liberty holding a flag.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, engraving (action)

GUSN: 102083

Accession Number: 2006.44.268

Necklace

Green and white glass bead necklace.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102084

Accession Number: 2006.44.269

Cuff Button

Cuff button in the form of a moose.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 102085

Accession Number: 2006.44.270

Pin

Pair of brooches in the form of the number fifteen.

Date: 1910-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102086

Accession Number: 2006.44.271ab

Hatpin

Stickpin with two baroque pearl heads and metal leaf design along side of pearl with inset small, round, pastes.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, pearl (animal material), paste (glass)

GUSN: 102087

Accession Number: 2006.44.272

Brooch

Heart shaped gold brooch set with a pearl. The baroque pearl forms the blossom of a gold-stemmed flower set in a gold ribbon "frame" that forms an asymmetrical heart shape.

Date: ca. 1930

Maker: Haimes & Klein, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Material: gold (metal), freshwater pearl

GUSN: 102088

Accession Number: 2006.44.273

Shoe Buckle

Pewter shoe buckle.

Date: 1770-1790

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 102089

Accession Number: 2006.44.274

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of oval sterling silver and enamel cuff links with the royal Hawaiian Coat of Arms on a blue background.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: Dawkins Benny Jewelers (Jeweler)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102090

Accession Number: 2006.44.275ab

Cuff Link

Gilt metal oval cuff link.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102091

Accession Number: 2006.44.276

Clip

A sterling silver clip with guilloche decoration enameled in a white ground with roses and green leaves.

Date: 1908-1920

Maker: F. A. Hermann Company (Manufacturer)

Material: enamel (fused coating), guilloche, sterling silver, enameling

GUSN: 102092

Accession Number: 2006.44.277

Stickpin

Stickpin with two hearts.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Hodgson, Kennard & Co. (Retailer)

Material: metal

GUSN: 102093

Accession Number: 2006.44.278

Pair of Cuff Links

Oval cuff links engraved "S.P./1919". In original white rectangular case with gold embossed edges.

Date: 1919

Maker: Hodgson, Kennard & Co. (Retailer)

Material: gold (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 102094

Accession Number: 2006.44.279ab

Bracelet

Gold link bracelet with eleven links, missing half of clasp.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102095

Accession Number: 2006.44.280

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of sterling silver and enamel cuff links with the royal Hawaiian coat of arms on a white background.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: Island Curio Co. (Jeweler)

GUSN: 102096

Accession Number: 2006.44.281ab

Four Studs

Four gold studs with ovular, sphere, and flat circle backings.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102097

Accession Number: 2006.44.282a-d

Silver cuff bracelet decorated with stamped patterns of serrated diamonds that form a raised ridge that runs the length of the bracelet's center. A bezel-set cabochon oval turquoise sits at the center of the cuff.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), turquoise (mineral)

GUSN: 102098

Accession Number: 2006.44.283

Pocket Watch

White face pocket watch with railroad front piece and cherub with leafy decorations on back.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102099

Accession Number: 2006.44.284

Choker

Velvet choker set with cut steel rosettes.

Date: 1910-1935

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102100

Accession Number: 2006.44.285

Clasp

Gold clasp engraved "EGP" with black stone affixed to front.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 102101

Accession Number: 2006.44.286

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Shoe buckles set on leather pieces with metal paste shaped border. Black ribbon interior fastened to surface with string.

Date: 1790-1810

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102102

Accession Number: 2006.44.287ab

Necklace

Alternating yellow, red, orange and black glass bead necklace. Brownish red spade-like pendant at center.

Date: 1870-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102103

Accession Number: 2006.44.288

Watch Chain

Silver watch chain. Dog head with red stone eyes carved on end of chain as though it is gripping the chain's clasp with its mouth, three thicker metal parts join the links.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101703

Accession Number: 2006.44.153

Brooch

Silver filigree brooch with triangular mesh top.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101704

Accession Number: 2006.44.151

Necklace

Gold brooch set with amethyst, baroque pearls and diamonds on a gold chain.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), amethyst (mineral), pearl (animal material), diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101705

Accession Number: 2006.44.44

Brooch

Jet circular brooch set with a pearl, rimmed and inlaid with rose gold. Closure with hinged pn and clasp on verso.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), jet (coal)

GUSN: 101706

Accession Number: 2006.44.40

Necklace with cross pendant

Jet and pearl chain necklace with jet cross pendant.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), pearl (animal material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 101707

Accession Number: 2006.44.41

Brooch and cuff button set

A matched brooch and cuff button group, each of three pieces set with a painted porcelain plaque in gold twisted wire mounts. Button set in original case. Brooch closure hinged pin and clasp on verso.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101708

Accession Number: 2006.44.42a-c

Cross Pendant on Chain

Solid gold cross pendant on a chain.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 101709

Accession Number: 2006.44.142

Gold Chain

Nugget gold chain, 48 inches long extended.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101710

Accession Number: 2006.44.147

Brooch

Platinum and diamond bar pin with center diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds in filigree setting. In square green box with peach silk lining, Hodgson, Kennard & Co. Inc, Boston.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101711

Accession Number: 2006.44.143

Wristwatch

Gold lady's wristwatch with black ribbon band and adjustable clasp. Octagonal form watch face with cursive numbering, maker: Hodgson, Kennard, & Co.

Maker: Hodgson, Kennard & Co. (Retailer)

GUSN: 101712

Accession Number: 2006.44.139

Brooch

Jet bar pin with faceted jet drops in original case.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101713

Accession Number: 2006.44.141

Pocket watch

Open face English gentleman's 18K gold pocket watch. White face and roman numeral hour markings with second timepiece in bottom corner of watch face.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101714

Accession Number: 2006.44.145

Harvard College Class Day Committee Pin

Round gold pin with crimson and white enamel Harvard College symbol on front.

Date: 1897

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), champlevé, enameling

GUSN: 101715

Accession Number: 2006.44.148

Brooch

Gold brooch set with a teardrop shaped carnelian.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Alfred J. Casse & Company (Manufacturer)

Material: gold (metal), carnelian

GUSN: 101716

Accession Number: 2006.44.129

Brooch

Circle brooch with eleven pastes set in silver.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101717

Accession Number: 2006.44.130

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