Historic New England

Pair of Gilt Ornaments

Two gilt metal circular ornaments with loop attachment for sewing.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102052

Accession Number: 1947.214ab

Brooch

Gold brooch consisting of four interlocking circles with engraved scroll decoration, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102053

Accession Number: 1940.5

Gold brooch consisting of two circles with an applied quatrefoil decoration set with a foil-backed paste in the center. The brooch closes with a pin, attached to the brooch with a link chain. The pin slides through the brooch and into a C-hook closure on the reverse.

Date: ca. 1888

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal)

GUSN: 102054

Accession Number: 1931.1800

Bar Brooch

Gold rectangular bar brooch with black enamel floral decoration, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102055

Accession Number: 1930.1671

Pair of Sleeve Clips

Pair of gold clasps in a scroll form with an engraved basket weave pattern and an oval cartouche in center.

Date: 1860-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102056

Accession Number: 1927.492 AB

Pair of Sleeve Clips

Pair of gold sleeve clips in the form of a buckle with engraved floral design.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102057

Accession Number: 1974.196ab

Safety Pin and Bar Pin

Lot consisting of two14 karat gold safety pins and a small gold bar pin.

Date: 1907-1929

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102058

Accession Number: 1932.870ab

Pair of Bar Brooches

Each of this pair of tortoiseshell bar pins is decorated with gold pique and silver inlay in a pattern of grapeleaves and vines. Each pin closes with a hinged pin and hook on the reverse.

Date: 1850-70

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell, gold (metal), silver (metal), inlays (decorations)

GUSN: 102059

Accession Number: 1931.1803ab

Pair of Pins

Two silver pins, not a matched set.

Date: ca. 1851

Maker: Stewart, I A

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102060

Accession Number: 1934.1856ab

Pin

Silver safety pin marked "C. ROWLEY'S PATENT"

Date: ca. 1849

Maker: Rowley, Charles

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102061

Accession Number: 1928.933

Stickpin

Stickpin with blue and white glass bird at top

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), metal

GUSN: 102062

Accession Number: 2006.44.247

Pair of Child's Armlets

Pair of gold baby armlets with triangle design faced link.

Date: ca. 1873

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102063

Accession Number: 2006.44.248ab

Pocket Watch

Packet watch from New Haven Clock Company.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: The New Haven Clock Company (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), metal, movements (clockworks), enameling

GUSN: 102064

Accession Number: 2006.44.249

Pocket Watch

Pocket watch from Ingersolls in original case with booklet.

Date: 1896-1920

Maker: Robert H. Ingersoll & Bros. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material), metal, enameling, movements (clockworks)

GUSN: 102065

Accession Number: 2006.44.250

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of half black, half yellow satin cuff buttons.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: A. Shunan & Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 102066

Accession Number: 2006.44.251ab

Cuff Button

Black cameo cuff button depicting a Classical soldier.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102067

Accession Number: 2006.44.252

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of wooden cuff buttons.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102068

Accession Number: 2006.44.253ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of square gold and glass cuff buttons.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102069

Accession Number: 2006.44.254ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of multi-metal cuff buttons with bird decorations.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: bronze (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102070

Accession Number: 2006.44.255ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold cuff buttons engraved "H M" with shield design of engraved American flag on front.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102071

Accession Number: 2006.44.256ab

Button

Round brass button with the royal Hawaiian coat of arms in center..

Date: 1866-1873

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102072

Accession Number: 2006.44.257

Ten Cuff Buttons

Lot of ten wooden cuff buttons.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102073

Accession Number: 2006.44.258a-j

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of gold and black enamel cuff buttons. Spade-like decorations.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102074

Accession Number: 2006.44.259ab

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of gold and agate cuff links.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102075

Accession Number: 2006.44.260ab

Brooch

Abalone bar brooch.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102076

Accession Number: 2006.44.261

Locket

Gold locket in the shape of a book with engraved and enameled floral design on each side, inside contains three hinged pages for photographs.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102278

Accession Number: 1942.321

Scent Locket

Rectangular gold locket engraved with a thistle on one side and a forget me not on the other, inside features a compartment with a hinged pierced floral cover and contains a piece of cotton for perfume.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102279

Accession Number: 1921.28

Charm

Tortoiseshell, horn, or early plastic charm in the form of a heart shaped padlock.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), tortoise shell, cellulosic

GUSN: 102280

Accession Number: 1922.219

Locket

Rectangular sterling silver charm engraved with the initials "EJR" and surrounded by an asymmetrical scroll border on one side and a circular glass window on the other side, interior compartment contains a miniature dictionary with a red leather binding.

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), paper (fiber product), leather

GUSN: 102281

Accession Number: 1939.459

Bracelet

Vulcanite or hard rubber wrap style bracelet with applied plaque with molded relief scene of two deer within a foliate border.

Date: 1870-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: vulcanite, rubber (material), molding (forming)

GUSN: 102282

Accession Number: 1986.1506

Bracelets

Pair of amber bangle bracelets with carved facets.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102283

Accession Number: 1986.1548.1-2

Aigrette in Original Case

Gold plated metal aigrette [.1] with an engraved bow and set with twenty-eight pastes and white bird's feather. In original case [.2]. White peacock feathers depicted in photograph replaced in 2015 for exhibition.

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: Possibly Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: feather (material), paste (glass), plating (metal coating)

GUSN: 102284

Accession Number: 2006.44.354.1-.2

Bracelet

Bracelet consisting of a string of eight carved peach stones each depicting different Asian motifs and scenes.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102285

Accession Number: 1972.521

Jewelry Fragment

Two black elongated black plastic drops attached with a black chain.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102286

Accession Number: 1972.523

Rosary Beads

Fragment of rosary beads consisting of carved bone beads with a rosette design on a metal chain.

Date: 1840-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102287

Accession Number: 1972.518

Hair Ornament

Three red and pink silk hibiscus flowers on a wire wrapped in green tape.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102288

Accession Number: 1972.568

Hair Ornament

Two bird feather quills wrapped in woven purple thread with cut steel beads and joined together with a purple silk ribbon.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102289

Accession Number: 1972.510.7

Hair Ornaments

Pair of hair ornaments consisting of sprays strung with iridescent gold and purple beads and copper colored faceted triangles.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102290

Accession Number: 1972.563.1-2

Hair Ornament

Hair ornament with a spray of red plastic beads and a dyed red feathers.

Date: 1870-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102291

Accession Number: 1972.564

Compass Charm

Brass charm in the shape of a paddle set with a compass with a mother of pearl face on one side, reverse features a turtle in gold hanging from a string from a bamboo pole.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102292

Accession Number: 1974.395

Mummy Charm

Gold charm in the shape of a mummy sarcophagus with enameled decoration.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102293

Accession Number: 1974.398

Buffalo Charm

Gold painted metal charm in the shape of a buffalo.

Date: 1901

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102294

Accession Number: 1974.397

Owl Charm

Black carved charm in the form of an owl with red glass eyes and brass terminals.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102295

Accession Number: 1974.396

Teapot Charm

Metal charm in the shape of a teapot with a white silk ribbon attached.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102296

Accession Number: 1972.522

Buckle

Oval tortoiseshell buckle with gold piqué point stars. Hook attachment on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102297

Accession Number: 1922.209

Brooch

This arrow-shaped tortoiseshell brooch is set with gold piqué point stars. It closes with a hinged pin and hook on the reverse.

Date: 1840-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: tortoise shell, gold (metal)

GUSN: 102298

Accession Number: 1922.220

Jewelry Set

Tortoiseshell jewelry set consisting of a round brooch inlaid with gold piqué point stars and circles and a pair of girandole style earrings inlaid with gold piqué point stars and crosses.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102299

Accession Number: 1969.3015.1-3

Bracelet

Tortoiseshell bracelet of rectangular links and a pendant in the shape of a padlock with gold piqué posé inlay around the edge.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102300

Accession Number: 2007.15.3

Pop bead necklace

This partial necklace is composed of round plastic faux pearl Pop beads, also called "Pop-it" beads, that connect by fitting a molded ball on one bead into a matching socket on the next bead in the sequence.

Date: ca. 1960

Maker: Possibly Coro, Inc. (Manufacturer) Possibly Richelieu (Manufacturer)

Material: plastic by property: thermoplastic or thermoset

GUSN: 102301

Accession Number: 1993.61

Pocket Watch, Chain and Fob

Gold pocket watch in hunter style case with open face. Gold watch chain consisting of rectangular links with blue enamel decoration, gun-shaped gold fob combination mechanical pencil attached with blue and red floral enamel decoration on handle

Date: 1832-1840

Maker: Mansir, Robert (Maker)

GUSN: 102302

Accession Number: 1926.576

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