Historic New England

Whale Oil Lamp

Pewter whale oil lamp that is attributed to the silversmith, F. Porter.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310324

Accession Number: 2000.1800

Burning Fluid Chamber Lamp

Pewter burning fluid chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310327

Accession Number: 2000.1801

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Pewter whale oil chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 310328

Accession Number: 2000.1799

Wine Taster

Silver footed wine taster. Oval bowl with repousse and chased decoration. Lion medallion attached to the rim.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310329

Accession Number: 1969.3637

Spirit Lamp

Cylindrical, colorless glass spirit lamp with brass collar, burner, and extinguisher.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310332

Accession Number: 2000.1987

Burning Fluid Hand Lamp

Colorless glass burning fluid hand lamp in pressed dot pattern with scroll handle and brass collar.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310334

Accession Number: 2000.1983

Footed, square serving dish with lid. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and ge...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 309999

Accession Number: 1998.5905.115AB

Serving Dish

Footed, rectangular serving dish missing lid. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flower...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramics (objects)

GUSN: 310000

Accession Number: 1998.5905.116

Wick Channel Grease Lamp

Wrought iron wick channel grease lamp with cover, wick pick, and stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 310002

Accession Number: 2000.1921AB

Match Holder

Brass novelty match holder in form of a barrel.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310006

Accession Number: 2000.1924

Moderator Lamp

Brass, bronze and tin french moderator lamp with pressed decoration of diamonds and leaves.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), bronze (metal), tin (metal)

GUSN: 310009

Accession Number: 2000.1933

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Conical tin whale oil chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310026

Accession Number: 2000.1707

Whale Oil Petticoat Chamber Lamp

Tin whale oil petticoat chamber lamp with three tube burner.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310027

Accession Number: 2000.1728

Burning Fluid Chamber Lamp

Tin burning fluid chamber lamp with brass burner and red painted decoration on handle and around foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310028

Accession Number: 2000.1706

Whale Oil Gimbal Hand Lamp

Black tin whale oil gimbal hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310029

Accession Number: 2000.1730

Canting Lard Lamp

Tin canting lard lamp with square base and cylindrical font.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310030

Accession Number: 2000.1731

Stephens' Kerosene Pocket Lantern

Tin, rectangular kerosene pocket lantern with handle and red glass screen, "Stevens' Patent" Lithograph.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 310031

Accession Number: 2000.1847

Railroad Lantern Kerosene Burner

Tin railroad lantern kerosene burner.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310032

Accession Number: 2000.1712

Whale Oil Petticoat Chamber Lamp

Tin whale oil petticoat chamber lamp with three tube burner. Stamped heart shape on handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310033

Accession Number: 2000.1726

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Tin whale oil chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310034

Accession Number: 2000.1702

Whale Oil Petticoat Lamp

Tin whale oil petticoat chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy), corks (stoppers)

GUSN: 310035

Accession Number: 2000.1725

Whale Oil Lamp

Square whale oil lamp with six whale oil burners and handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310037

Accession Number: 2000.1734

Whale Oil Hand Lamp

Tin whale oil hand lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310040

Accession Number: 2000.1907

Whale Oil Lamp

Square, galvanized tin whale oil lamp with handle and hook, possibly a boiler inspector's lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 310043

Accession Number: 2000.1735

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: Harding, Newell, 1796-1862

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310045

Accession Number: 1975.85.2

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: Harding, Newell, 1796-1862

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310046

Accession Number: 1975.85.3

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: Harding, Newell, 1796-1862

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310047

Accession Number: 1975.85.4

Teaspoon

One of a set of five. Silver teaspoon with a fiddle handle, pointed shoulders, and an oval bowl.

Maker: Harding, Newell, 1796-1862

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310048

Accession Number: 1975.85.5

Bull's Eye Police Lantern

Painted tin whale oil bull's eye police lantern.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 310049

Accession Number: 2000.1897

Whale Oil Chamber Lamp

Tin whale oil chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310054

Accession Number: 2000.1733

Whale Oil Baker's Lamp

Tin whale oil baker's lamp with long oval font and tubular handle and whale oil burner.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310057

Accession Number: 2000.1741

Whale Oil Dark Lantern

Tin whale oil dark lantern.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 310059

Accession Number: 2000.1715

Whale Oil Petticoat Chamber Lamp

Tin whale oil petticoat chamber lamp.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 310062

Accession Number: 2000.1721

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310066

Accession Number: 1971.1879.1

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a rounded handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310067

Accession Number: 1971.1879.2

Serving Spoon

One of a set of five. Silver serving spoon with a coffin shaped handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: Oakes, Fred Henry William

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310071

Accession Number: 1971.1857.2

Serving Spoon

One of a set of five. Silver serving spoon with a coffin shaped handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: Oakes, Fred Henry William

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310072

Accession Number: 1971.1857.3

Serving Spoon

One of a set of five. Silver serving spoon with a coffin shaped handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: Oakes, Fred Henry William

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310073

Accession Number: 1971.1857.4

Serving Spoon

One of a set of five. Silver serving spoon with a coffin shaped handle and a pointed oval bowl.

Maker: Oakes, Fred Henry William

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310074

Accession Number: 1971.1857.5

Dinner Fork

One of a set of six. Silver dinner fork with an upturned pointed handle and four tines. Gem pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 310075

Accession Number: 1974.300.3

Serving Dish Lid

Rectangular serving dish lid. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and geometric ...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd. (Maker)

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 310076

Accession Number: 1998.5905.128

Serving Bowl

Two footed, rectangular serving bowls. Part of a "Hampden" pattern dinner service for twelve. Designed by Christopher Dresser and produced by the Old Hall Earthenware Company, England. Light cream-colored body with aqua trim, decorated with a transfer-printed and overpainted pattern of flowers and g...

Date: 1880-1883

Maker: Dresser, Christopher (Designer) Old Hall Earthenware Co. Ltd.

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 310077

Accession Number: 1998.5905.119-.120