Historic New England

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with simple turned stems, square bases and bobeches.

Date: c. 1740

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 370338

Accession Number: 2016.188.31.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks

A pair of brass candlesticks with simple turned stems, square bases and bobeches.

Date: c. 1740

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), turning (shaping process)

GUSN: 370339

Accession Number: 2016.188.32.1-.2

Pair of Glass Whale Oil Lamps

A pair of clear glass whale oil lamps with shaped square step-up bases and wafer.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370340

Accession Number: 2016.188.33.1-.2

Pair of Candlesticks with Peg Lamps

A pair of cut and faceted peg lamps with burners. These stand atop a pair of nineteenth century Sheffield telescoping candlesticks with a gadrooned rim at the bobeche and round bases. The numbers "7 7 2" are etched or stamped into the bottom of both candle cups. The flat bottoms of both candlestick...

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), silvering

GUSN: 370341

Accession Number: 2016.188.34.1-.2

Food Cover

An oval English Sheffield silver-plated food cover with a removable handle, beaded decoration above and gadrooned border below.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering, engraving (action)

GUSN: 370342

Accession Number: 2016.188.35

Food Cover

An English silver-plated Sheffield oval domed food cover with an open handle, a monogram "JMH" on the body, and a beaded rim below.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering, engraving (action)

GUSN: 370343

Accession Number: 2016.188.36

Mug

An antique Continental hand blown glass mug with applied handle and polychrome enamel decoration of a castle and floral design.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 370344

Accession Number: 2016.188.37

Lantern

A tin lantern with a pierced top and ring handle,and a round globular chimney with a guard.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 370345

Accession Number: 2016.188.38

Lantern

A large tole oil lantern with a chimney and guard, and a burner at the interior.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 370346

Accession Number: 2016.188.39

Lantern

A lantern with a tin base, top and handle, a thick clear glass chimney, and part of a burner inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), glass (material)

GUSN: 370347

Accession Number: 2016.188.40

Lantern with Lamp

A square brass lantern with a pierced round top, heavy round handle, wire guards for the glass on each side, and a kerosene lamp with a chimney inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), glass (material)

GUSN: 370348

Accession Number: 2016.188.41

Powder Horn

Plain powder horn with a brown twine strap.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), string (fiber product)

GUSN: 370803

Accession Number: 2016.188.531

Cauldron

Bulbous black cast iron pot with an iron bail handle and three feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370804

Accession Number: 2016.188.532

Meat Hook

Wrought iron hanging meat hook with a hanging loop at the top, a short stem and three hooks.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370805

Accession Number: 2016.188.533

Cast Iron Pan

Cast iron frying pan with handle, a pouring spout on each side, and a tab with a hole in it opposite the handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370806

Accession Number: 2016.188.534

Meat Hook

Wrought iron hanging meat hook with a hanging loop at the top, a long stem and four hooks.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370807

Accession Number: 2016.188.535

Cauldron

Bulbous black cast iron pot with an iron bail handle and three feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370808

Accession Number: 2016.188.536

Lantern

Tin lantern with clear glass chimney and a removable burner inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy, glass (material), piercing

GUSN: 370809

Accession Number: 2016.188.537

Sleigh Bells

Set of three brass bells, with three different sounds, attached to a leather strap with metal clasps at both ends.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 370810

Accession Number: 2016.188.538

Griddle and Hook

Iron fireplace cooking tool with two U-shaped foot brackets, five rods for crossbars, and a twisted handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370811

Accession Number: 2016.188.540

Hook

Wrought iron s-hook made from a round iron rod.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370812

Accession Number: 2016.188.541

Hook

Wrought iron s-hook made from a round iron rod.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370813

Accession Number: 2016.188.542

Hook

Wrought iron s-hook made from a round iron rod.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370814

Accession Number: 2016.188.543

Footwarmer

Rectangular gray soapstone footwarmer with metal handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), soapstone (metamorphic rock)

GUSN: 370815

Accession Number: 2016.188.544

Copper Gilded Ball

Gilded copper ball with three iron spikes sticking out of a hole in one end.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370816

Accession Number: 2016.188.545

Bellows

Pair of antique fireplace bellows with wooden sides and handles, leather connecting pieces, and a metal tip.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, leather, metal

GUSN: 370817

Accession Number: 2016.188.546

Funnel

One pint tin canning funnel with green handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 370818

Accession Number: 2016.188.547

Small Skillet

Tiny cast iron skillet with three legs and a handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370819

Accession Number: 2016.188.548

Fog Horn

Long tin horn with a wooden mouthpiece.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), wood and wood products

GUSN: 370820

Accession Number: 2016.188.550

Wooden Figure

Carved and painted wooden figure of a woman with moveable joints at her shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. A United States flag is wired to her left wrist.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, paint (coating), textiles

GUSN: 370821

Accession Number: 2016.188.551

Snowman Ornament

Snowman ornament attached to the top of a wooden spring clothes pin.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, paint (coating), textiles

GUSN: 370822

Accession Number: 2016.188.552

Toy Car

Red metal and plastic Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.II. with front doors that open, made by Matchbox.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370823

Accession Number: 2016.188.553

Rushlight Holder

Combination rush light holder with a candle holder counterweight, in a turned wooden base.

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought iron (iron alloy), wood and wood products

GUSN: 370824

Accession Number: 2016.188.555

Toy Horse

Gray horse with black accents mounted on a red wooden board on wheels.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), wood and wood products, string (fiber product), paint (coating)

GUSN: 370825

Accession Number: 2016.188.556

Toy Figures

Tin toy of man and woman walking arm in arm.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal), paint (coating)

GUSN: 370826

Accession Number: 2016.188.557.1-.2

Sleigh Bells

Pair of sleigh bells on a thick leather strap.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), leather

GUSN: 370827

Accession Number: 2016.188.558

Porcelain Coffee Pot with Bowman Coat of Arms

A Chinese export porcelain coffee pot with a gilt raspberry finial atop a domed cover, a twisted, gilt handle, a gold band at the upper rim, and later added decoration with the Bowman Coat of Arms by restoration export.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding, ceramic (material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 370828

Accession Number: 2016.188.559 AB

Decanter

A nineteenth century blown clear glass decanter with three rings at the neck and a hanging enamel wine tag.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), blown glass, metal, enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 370829

Accession Number: 2016.188.560 A-C

Angel Chimes

Brass angel chimes with a wind catcher at top, three trumpeting mobile angels, two chimes, a central star, and four candles that extend from a small plate.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370830

Accession Number: 2016.188.561 A-C

Pair of Porcelain Platters

A pair of oval Chinese export porcelain platters with matching rose floral and leaf design in the Famille Rose palette centrally and sprays around a wide rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370831

Accession Number: 2016.188.562.1-.2

Oval Relish Tray

A Royal Crown Derby English oval relish tray with yellow, rose and lavender floral spray decoration embellished with gold.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gold (metal), gilding, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370832

Accession Number: 2016.188.563

Cann with Coat of Arms

A Chinese export cann decorated with a coat of arms and banner, floral decoration, a gold band at the top, and a wrapped strap handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gilding, gold (metal)

GUSN: 370833

Accession Number: 2016.188.564

Helmet Creamer

A Chinese export porcelain helmet creamer embellished with blue with a stylized handle, and a floral spray below the spout.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370834

Accession Number: 2016.188.565

Pitcher with Lid

A Lowestoft coffee pot with a spray of gold at a simple shield, a twisted handle, and a gold rim. White ceramic dome cover with blue and gold decoration and a gilt raspberry finial.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), gilding, gold (metal)

GUSN: 370835

Accession Number: 2016.188.566 AB

Pair of Porcelain Platters

A pair of oval Chinese export porcelain platters with matching rose floral and leaf design in the Famille Rose palette centrally and sprays around a wide rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370836

Accession Number: 2016.188.567.1-.2

Porcelain Plate

A porcelain plate with a nosegay of flowers at its center, scalloped decoration and a gold rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material), gold (metal), gilding

GUSN: 370837

Accession Number: 2016.188.568

Porcelain Sugar

A porcelain sugar bowl with a dome cover with a gilt raspberry finial at the top, decorated with floral sprays of maroon, scarlet, and green predominantly in the Famille Rose, with a twisted handle at either side.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370838

Accession Number: 2016.188.569 AB

Teapot

A Chinese export porcelain teapot decorated with a floral design in an oval cartouche in vermillion and gold colors, with a rope twisted handle, a round cover with a knob finial, and drape and swag decoration at the rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370839

Accession Number: 2016.188.570 AB

Creamer

A white Staffordshire creamer with floral decoration in low relief and gold trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), gilding, gold (metal)

GUSN: 370840

Accession Number: 2016.188.571

Three Cups

Three porcelain tea bowls with floral decoration in green, gold, and maroon predominantly, and the monogram JCB in a central cartouche with a lower banner bearing the word Fortitudine.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, ceramic (material), gilding, gold (metal)

GUSN: 370841

Accession Number: 2016.188.572.1-.3

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