Historic New England

Pendant Hook

Gold pendant hook set with three faceted jet beads.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), jet (coal)

GUSN: 102174

Accession Number: 1927.882

Brooch

Rectangular onyx brooch with applied gold and seed pearl decoration at lower right corner, set in gold mount, safety chain and pin attached from top, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102175

Accession Number: 1934.1829

Brooch

Round gold brooch set with a rosette of faceted jet beads, hinged pin and hook on reverse. Pinned onto a card with handwritten annotations by the donor.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), jet (coal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 102176

Accession Number: 1933.1640

Dress Clip

Black Bakelite circular dress clip with carved lines radiating from center.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102177

Accession Number: 1947.219

Ornament

Jet ornament with cylindrical shaped beads strung in the shape of a flower.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102178

Accession Number: 1924.313

Brooch

Oval onyx brooch with beveled edge set in gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse, broken clasp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102179

Accession Number: 1932.658

Brooch

Circular onyx brooch with an engraved and enameled ring attached at center, set in a black enameled gold frame, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102180

Accession Number: 1940.9

Circular jet brooch with a rosette of seed pearls set in the center, set in a gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse. The brooch was given in a square white leather box with the name of Tilden-Thurber jewelry retailer on interior of lid.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Possibly Tilden-Thurber Company (Jeweler)

Material: jet (coal), freshwater pearl, gold alloy

GUSN: 102181

Accession Number: 1941.1056

Brooch

Oval "French" jet brooch in the shape of a flower, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102182

Accession Number: 2007.15.31

Bar Brooch

This lozenge-shaped enamel bar pin is set with a row of graduated seed pearls with a plain gold mount. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and safety hook on the reverse.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 102183

Accession Number: 1922.215

Mechanical Pencil

Round jet mechanical pencil with gold foliate engraved ends.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102184

Accession Number: 1969.3011

Medal

A.T. Sterns Lumber Co. medal on link chain in the shape of a circular saw bit.

Date: 1849

Maker: W. & H. Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 102185

Accession Number: 2007.15.124

Name Plate

Rectangular metal name plate engraved "T. Codman / Lincoln" with two holes at each end for attachment

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, engraving (action)

GUSN: 102186

Accession Number: 2007.15.129

"Police" Badge Love Token Brooch

Silver circular badge made in the "love token tradition," with bright cut scroll engraving on the reverse of an 1875 half dollar. The badge attaches to clothing with a hinged pin and safety clasp on reverse.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102187

Accession Number: 1951.6

Name Plate

Oval metal name plate impressed with an eagle over the name "C.H. Cummings / CAMB. PORT / MASS"

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102188

Accession Number: 1934.1907

Taxi Coin

Oval metal medallion painted in green and yellow "TOWN TAXI / 620 / INC."

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102189

Accession Number: 1932.961

Jordan Marsh Charge Coin

Metal coin inscribed with the number "205188" and the initials "JM"

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102190

Accession Number: 1934.181

Mount Auburn Cemetery Medallion

Urn shaped flat Mount Auburn Cemetery medallion.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102191

Accession Number: 1934.1908

Hat Marker

Silver rectangular hat marker with scroll decoration and engraved "F. M. Burrough." Meant to be worn inside hat band.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102192

Accession Number: 1925.881

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

Locket

Opalescent shell locket set in gilt metal hinged mount.

Date: 1850-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102303

Accession Number: 1946.682

Locket

Opalescent shell locket set in gilt metal hinged mount.

Date: 1850-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: seashell, silver gilding

GUSN: 102304

Accession Number: 1930.163

Miniature Bottle Cap

This silver cap attached to a miniature bottle, now missing. The bottle was suspended from a silver chain attached to the top of the cap. Function of the bottle remains unknown but might have been for scent, smelling salts, or medicines. It could have been worn as a pendant or suspended from a chate...

Date: 1845-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102305

Accession Number: 1930.180

Watch Key

Brass watch key set with a compass.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102306

Accession Number: 1922.626

Watch Fob

Amethyst watch fob in the form of a cube.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102307

Accession Number: 1933.1143

Pendant

Silver circular pendant with a perpetual calendar, cast foliage at top.

Date: 1900-1901

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102308

Accession Number: 1969.3613

Watch Fob

Gilt metal watch fob in the form of a fish.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102309

Accession Number: 1933.1144

Charm

Metal whistle charm in the shape of a champagne bottle.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102310

Accession Number: 1969.1836

Pendant

Gold pendant in the form of an anchor, possibly a watch fob.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102311

Accession Number: 1931.1799

Charms

Seven lead charms in the shape of a donkey, dachshund dog, elephant, man, lion, dog, and pig. All strung on a pink ribbon.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102312

Accession Number: 2007.15.75a-g

Charm

Small charm of a face with eyes that extend and retract.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102313

Accession Number: 1948.74d

Skeleton Charm

Small pewter skeleton jointed at hips and arms.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), tin (metal)

GUSN: 102314

Accession Number: 1948.74c

Watch Fob

Gutta percha watch fob set on one side with an eye painted on ivory under glass and a pansy on the other, two chains attached (loop attachment missing).

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gutta-percha

GUSN: 102315

Accession Number: 1933.1811

Pendant

Bogwood pendant in the shape of a skewed heart, one side depicts two hearts under crossed arrows and the reverse depicts two love birds flying over a temple.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102316

Accession Number: 1936.152

Reliquary Pendant

Oval pendant reliquary of Saint Anthony of Padua, reverse has wax seal with impressed coat of arms.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102317

Accession Number: 1925.880

Reliquary Pendant

Silver oval reliquary pendant with case enclosing relics of saints, reverse features a praying Madonna in relief.

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102318

Accession Number: 1969.1893

Belt Buckle

Gold belt buckle in the form of a snake twisted into a knot, set with two colorless stones, a green stone, and a red stone. All set on a navy blue ribbon.

Date: 1892-1943

Maker: Riker Bros. (Manufacturer)

Material: gold (metal), silk (textile)

GUSN: 102319

Accession Number: 2007.15.44