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Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts Eos (Greek) or Aurora (Roman) the goddess of the "Dawn" accompanied by a winged putto over a rising sun, plain gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1816-1841

Maker: unknown

Material: conch (shell), shell (animal material), gold alloy

GUSN: 100695

Accession Number: 1939.247

Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts a angel protecting a child from a snake, plain gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1832-80

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 100696

Accession Number: 1935.1477

Cameo Brooch

Oval conch shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts the god Bacchus in profile dressed in a fox skin with grape clusters in hair and holding a thyrsus, plain gold mount, pin clasp on reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100697

Accession Number: 1933.12

Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts woman in profile dressed in classical costume, plain gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100698

Accession Number: 1927.2094

Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts a bacchante (Roman) or maenad (Greek) in profile dressed in a fox skin with grape clusters in hair, stamped and engraved gold mount with scroll design, hinged pin and hook on reverse. Original paper box with inscription of owner's name and jeweler [See ...

Date: 1844

Maker: Robbins, Clark & Biddle

Material: gold alloy, conch (shell)

GUSN: 100699

Accession Number: 1940.452

Cameo Portrait of Isaac H. Russell

Unmounted oval shell cameo with portrait in profile of Isaac H. Russell (1823-1895).

Date: 1846

Maker: Stephenson, Peter C., 1823-1861 (Artist)

GUSN: 100700

Accession Number: 1920.83

Cameo

Oval shell cameo, depicts a woman in profile in classical dress.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100701

Accession Number: 1923.692

Cameo

Oval shell cameo, depicts woman standing outside a rustic style house.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100702

Accession Number: 1923.693

Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo in gold mount, depicts shepherdess with lamb in landscape, gold twisted rope frame, hinged pin and hook (pin is missing).

Date: 1840-1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100703

Accession Number: 1925.219

Jasperware Cameo

Blue and white jasperware rectangular plaque with canted corners and classical figures on each side, one side depicts Apollo and the other is a seated man holding a small winged figure, a fasces, shield and spear are hung on a post.

Date: 1780-1880

Maker: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 100704

Accession Number: 1940.481

Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo set in in gold locket mount with hinged pin and hook on reverse, cameo depicts a maiden playing with a puppy near a rural village, twisted gold rope around frame, locket contains a daguerreotype set under glass.

Date: 1845-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100705

Accession Number: 1925.364

Cameo Brooch

This oval shell cameo brooch depicts a woman in profile with a classical hairstyle. The brooch is mounted in a gold twisted-wire frame and closes with a hinged pin and hook on the reverse.

Date: 1865

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 100706

Accession Number: 1922.202

Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts a bacchante (Roman) or maenad (Greek) in profile with grape clusters in hair, plain gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1840-80

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 100707

Accession Number: 2007.15.24

Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts woman in profile wearing a veil, scrolled engraving around mount and applied gold rope around edge, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100708

Accession Number: 2007.15.27

Brooch

Oval chalcedony cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts woman in profile in classical costume with a garland of roses in hair, row of applied alternating scrolls and diamonds around edge of cameo, applied loop and scrolls at top, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: gold (metal), chalcedony

GUSN: 100709

Accession Number: 1933.1462A

Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts woman in profile in classical costume and hairstyle, applied gold scroll and foliate border, vertical hinged pin and hook (pin missing)

Date: 1837-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100710

Accession Number: 1925.220

Cameo Brooch

This oval shell cameo brooch depicts a standing, winged cherub in high relief. It is set in an applied gold rope border. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and hook on the reverse.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 100711

Accession Number: 1920.558

Cameo Brooch

Oval shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts the goddess Demeter in profile in classical costume and hairstyle, applied gold rope edge, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100712

Accession Number: 1927.2093

Cameo Pendant

Shell cameo pendant in metal mount, depicts cupid in profile, gold colored metal rope edge.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100713

Accession Number: 1927.2107

Earring

This single round drop earring is composed of a carved shell cameo set in a twisted rope gilded metal mount. The cameo depicts a young man in profile. The earring attaches with a gold wire on the reverse.

Date: 1840-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (animal material), metal, gilding

GUSN: 100714

Accession Number: 1927.2108

Cameo Ring

Gold oval cameo ring, depicts classical female profile in white, likely ivory, on black stone background, engraved foliate design band.

Date: ca. 1825

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), cameos, semiprecious stone, glass (material)

GUSN: 100715

Accession Number: 1931.1904

Pair of Buttons

Pair of circular painted metal buttons, each feature three silver flowers with metal centers over brown background, painted gold on reverse.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100917

Accession Number: 1929.1095ab

Belt Buckle

Gilt metal belt buckle consisting of two circular pieces, each feature a painted butterfly on mother of pearl background set under glass, raised scrollwork and beaded border, eye and hook clasp and bars for belt attachment on reverse.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100918

Accession Number: 1946.844ab

Ornament

Square openwork brilliant cut paste and faceted cut steel ornament, loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100919

Accession Number: 1943.369

Pair of Buckles

Pair of oval cut steel buckles, faceted cut steel beads in concentric circles, steel bar on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cut steel

GUSN: 100920

Accession Number: 1969.3026.1-2

Assemblage of Buttons and Studs in Leather Box

Brown leather box with brass clasp, contains four circular mother of pearl shirt studs with metal bar fastener, four circular white plastic buttons with textured surfaces and metal loop on reverse for attachment, one round metal button stud with post and circular guard on reverse, and various metal ...

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100921

Accession Number: 1969.3333

Tinderbox with Flint and Starter

Sterling silver rectangular tinderbox with attached striker containing a piece of flint, engraved with the initials "HC"; stored within cotton bag with a piece of orange rope.

Date: 1896-1909

Maker: Bixby Silver Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100922

Accession Number: 1969.3592

Set of Bridle Ornaments

Set of four metal circular bridle ornaments, each feature applied intertwined initials "HG" and an applied beaded border, large metal loop on reverse for attachment to harness.

Date: 1860-1899

Maker: J. W. Colgan & Co.

GUSN: 100923

Accession Number: 1947.197a-d

Set of Cuff Links and Studs

Set consisting of a pair of cuff links and a pair of studs, gilt metal openwork filigree cage buttons set with faceted orange glass stone in center.

Date: 1800-1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100924

Accession Number: 1926.240a-d

Set of Studs

Set of three gold studs, each feature a faceted gold ball and gold post and circular guard, all connected with gold chain.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100925

Accession Number: 2007.15.183a-c

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular tortoiseshell cuff buttons each with a gold piqué posé initial N, tortoiseshell posts with circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100926

Accession Number: 2007.15.58ab

Set of Cuff Buttons and Buttons

Set consisting of a pair of cuff buttons and three buttons, each consist of a circular metal disc with an engraved initial "N" in center, cuff buttons have two posts and diamond shaped guards, buttons have metal loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100927

Accession Number: 2007.15.59a-e

Cuff Button

Silver circular cuff button with rococo scrollwork, silver post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100928

Accession Number: 2007.15.186

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of silver cuff link with two rectangular knots attached with s link fastener.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100929

Accession Number: 2007.15.77ab

Cuff Link

Silver cuff link with two oval discs engraved with a flower, attached with link fastener.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), engraving (action)

GUSN: 100930

Accession Number: 2007.15.79

Cuff Link

Circular gilt metal cuff link with geometric design, ivory or bone back, attached with metal link.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100931

Accession Number: 2007.15.80

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold circular cuff buttons with a shell and rococo scrollwork design, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100932

Accession Number: 2007.15.185ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular jet cuff buttons, jet post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100933

Accession Number: 2007.15.60ab

Pair of Studs

Pair of oval silver studs with raised fleur de lis design in center, silver fastener on reverse.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100934

Accession Number: 2007.15.184ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular jet cuff buttons set in gold, gold post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100935

Accession Number: 2007.15.61ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular gold cuff buttons with black enamel letter L in gothic script, textured background and black enamel dotted border, two posts with diamond shaped guards on reverse.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100936

Accession Number: 2007.15.62ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular agate cuff buttons set in gold mounts with pierced border, gold post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100937

Accession Number: 1971.2203ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular wood cuff buttons with dark brown stripes, wood post with circular guard on reverse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100938

Accession Number: 2007.15.63ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of round cuff buttons made of polished nuts with gold back, gold post with circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100939

Accession Number: 2007.15.64ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons in Original Case

Pair of gold rectangular cuff buttons in original wood case. Cuff buttons feature a green and white enamel design with applied gold rope and granulation, gold circular guard on reverse. Wood case with brass hinge and push button lock, silk and velvet lining.

Date: 1877-1880

Maker: Crosby & Foss (Jeweler)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100940

Accession Number: 2007.15.65a-c

Pair of Cuff Buttons in Original Case

Pair of rectangular onyx cuff buttons set in gold mounts with pierced border, gold post and guard on reverse. All in leather case with silk and velvet lining.

Date: 1894-1920

Maker: Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. (Retailer)

GUSN: 100941

Accession Number: 2007.15.66a-c

Two Pairs of Cuff Buttons in Original Case

Two pairs of jet and gold cuff buttons in original green leather case, one pair consists of rectangular jet bars joined with two textured gold straps, gold post with circular guard on reverse, second pair consists of rectangular bars joined with one textured gold strap, gold post with circular guard...

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: B. Altman & Co. (Retailer)

GUSN: 100942

Accession Number: 2007.15.67a-e

Cuff Link and Stud Set in Original Case

Set of cuff links and studs and three unmatched studs in original leather case: pair of oval white enamel cuff links over gold with gold S links, three white enamel button shaped studs with gold post with circular guard; two mother of pearl studs disc shaped studs with gold adjustable bar fasteners,...

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (Jeweler)

GUSN: 100943

Accession Number: 2007.15.81a-i

Pair of Earrings

Each earring in this pair is composed of two vertically oriented, concentric, tortoise shell rings. The outer ring is edged with tortoise shell beads. The rings are connected by a tortoise shell oval link that allows the two rings to move freely and from which is suspended a sphere-shaped drop that ...

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell, gold (metal)

GUSN: 100944

Accession Number: 1932.652AB

Brooch and Earrings

Set of tortoiseshell colored resin jewelry consisting of brooch and earrings: crescent shaped brooch with three amphora shaped pendants, hinged pin and hook on reverse; pair of amphora shaped pendant earrings with ball surmount, screwback fasteners.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100945

Accession Number: 1936.344a-c