Historic New England

Coffin Plaque

Oval silver coffin plate with a raised rounded engraved center section surrounded by a basket weave design. The engraving is in cursive "Jerusha Chapman. / Died Dec. 20, 1866, / AE. 69 Yrs. 2 Mo. 24 ds."

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering, engraving (action)

GUSN: 370398

Accession Number: 2016.188.91

Wooden Box

A wooden box with inlaid metal corner pieces at the top and bottom, and inlaid metal designs on the top and front surfaces.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), brass (alloy), inlay (process)

GUSN: 370399

Accession Number: 2016.188.92

Wick Trimmer

A scissor-style wick trimmer with a pointed end and an arched top trimmer box.

Maker: unknown

Material: steel (alloy)

GUSN: 370400

Accession Number: 2016.188.93

Fish Charm

A brass fish charm composed of five hinged sections, creating flexibility.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370401

Accession Number: 2016.188.94

Pewter Measure

Pear-shaped pewter measure with S-shaped handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 370402

Accession Number: 2016.188.95

Pewter Candle Snuffer

Pewter candle snuffer with slightly arched handle and a cone at one end.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 370403

Accession Number: 2016.188.96

Pewter Measure

Straight-sided pewter measure that flares out slightly toward the bottom. The lower section of the exterior is decorated by rings around the measure.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370404

Accession Number: 2016.188.97

Pewter Measure

Pewter quart measure with curved sides and "Star & Garter, / Brighton" engraved in cursive writing on the opposite side from the handle. To the left of the handle "Quart" is stamped just below the rim. To the left of the "Quart" there is a mark stamped sideways. That mark has a crown above a "WR" ...

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), casting (process), engraving (action)

GUSN: 370405

Accession Number: 2016.188.98

Pewter Mug

Straight-sided pewter mug that flares out slightly toward the bottom. The lower section of the exterior is decorated by rings around the mug.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), casting (process)

GUSN: 370406

Accession Number: 2016.188.99

Vase

Grey glass horn-shaped vase top with scalloped top rim and missing its foot.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 370407

Accession Number: 2016.188.100

Fireplace Tongs

A pair of fireplace tongs with a brass urn shaped finial at the top and iron legs below.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy), iron (metal)

GUSN: 370408

Accession Number: 2016.188.101

Fireplace Shovel

A shovel with a copper-colored handle with an urn shaped finial at top and an iron shaft and bell shaped shovel pan.

Maker: unknown

Material: copper (metal), iron (metal)

GUSN: 370409

Accession Number: 2016.188.102

Creamer

A Gaudy Welsh creamer with blue, pink, and green floral designs and gold trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), hand-painted

GUSN: 370410

Accession Number: 2016.188.103

Platter

A white, ovoid Copeland creamware platter with a basketweave border.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramics (objects), creamware

GUSN: 370411

Accession Number: 2016.188.104

Coffin Plaque

Rectangular silver-colored metal coffin plate for "Jesse Chapman, / Died Aug. 14, 1865, / AEt. 75 Years 6 Mo's." with rounded corners and decorative edges.

Maker: unknown

Material: silvering, engraving (action)

GUSN: 370412

Accession Number: 2016.188.105

Liverpool Beaker

Small reproduction Liverpool beaker with black transfer decoration and the quote "From Rocks & Sands / And every ill . / May God preserve / The Sailor still". Printed on the flat bottom surface is "Shreve Crump & Low Co." printed in a circle around their arms, with "Est. 1800" inside the circle, an...

Maker: unknown

Material: creamware, transfer printing

GUSN: 370413

Accession Number: 2016.188.106

Pewter Plate

Simple pewter plate with "R D" monogram at rim. The mark of "I. Watts / Aldgate / London" has been pressed into the back, with crosshatching below it and a round image below the crosshatching.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), stamping (marking)

GUSN: 370414

Accession Number: 2016.188.107

Pewter Plate

Simple pewter plate with "R D" monogram at rim. The mark of "I. Watts / Aldgate / London" has been pressed into the back, with crosshatching below it.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), stamping (marking)

GUSN: 370415

Accession Number: 2016.188.108

Pewter Plate

Simple pewter plate with "R D" monogram at the rim. The mark of "I. Watts / Aldgate / London" has been pressed into the back, with crosshatching below it, and only the top curve of the circle below it is visible.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy), stamping (marking)

GUSN: 370416

Accession Number: 2016.188.109

Powder Horn

Powder horn with etched decoration and a black leatherette strap.

Maker: unknown

Material: horn (animal material), leather, incising

GUSN: 370617

Accession Number: 2016.188.329

Brass Pig

Brass match holder in the shape of a pig. The pig's head hinges open to reveal a space to store matches.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370618

Accession Number: 2016.188.330

Brass Snuff Box

Oval brass concave snuff box with incised rings and an embossed emblem on the lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370619

Accession Number: 2016.188.331

Snuff Box

Oval silver snuff box with a hinged lid. "MH" inscribed on the lid.

Date: ca. 1790

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 370620

Accession Number: 2016.188.332

Stamp Box

Round silver stamp box. Hinge is broken so the lid is removable and has "RR" stamped on it. Interior has a post to hold a roll of stamps and a slot for the stamps to roll out the side of the box.

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 370621

Accession Number: 2016.188.333

Silver Book Box

Book-shaped silver box. Incised diaper pattern on the front and back cover and the spine hinges open to reveal a small storage space. Silver book box with central rectangular cartouche, hinged lid and engine turned decoration,

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 370622

Accession Number: 2016.188.334

Porcelain Box

Square ceramic box with a domed, hinged lid and metal clasp, and yellow decoration with pink and blue flowers. "Pejures France - 59111" painted on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 370623

Accession Number: 2016.188.335

Brass Stamp Box

Rectangular brass stamp box with a relief scene of St. George fighting a dragon on the hinged lid with an asymmetrical hinged clasp, and decoration on the sides. The interior has three sloped spaces for stamps. "B" is stamped on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 370624

Accession Number: 2016.188.336

Battersea Enamel Box

Small rectangular ceramic box with a hinged lid. Transfer-printed on the domed lid "Sacred to Friendship" around a draped urn, green concave sides, and metal hinge and clasp. The interior is plain white with a mirror on the inside of the lid.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370625

Accession Number: 2016.188.337

Battersea Enamel Box

Rectangular Battersea enamel box with a hand painted hen in a landscape on the hinged, domed lid with pink sides and metal hinge and clasp.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material), enamel (fused coating)

GUSN: 370626

Accession Number: 2016.188.338

Ivory Token Holder and Game Tokens

Chinese export ivory token holder with five coins.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), metal

GUSN: 370627

Accession Number: 2016.188.339

Carved Wooden Base

A small black wooden stand with carved openwork decoration atop three feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, carving (processes)

GUSN: 370628

Accession Number: 2016.188.340

Carved Wooden Base

A small black wooden stand with carved openwork decoration atop three feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, carving (processes)

GUSN: 370629

Accession Number: 2016.188.341

Eyeglasses and Case

Two pairs of eyeglasses and a leather case.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 370630

Accession Number: 2016.188.342.1-.4

Letter Opener

A stainless steel letter opener with two additional retractable blades and a sterling handle decorated with foliate designs in low relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 370631

Accession Number: 2016.188.343

Letter Opener

A metal letter opener with a handle decorated with floral designs in low relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal, casting (process)

GUSN: 370632

Accession Number: 2016.188.344

Letter Opener

A metal letter opener with a handle decorated with basket weave designs in low relief.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 370633

Accession Number: 2016.188.345

Measuring Tape

A square, metal measuring tape.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 370634

Accession Number: 2016.188.346

Trivet

A brass-colored spiral form trivet.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 370635

Accession Number: 2016.188.347

Silver Whistle

A sterling silver whistle with a bail and monogram "LVP".

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 370636

Accession Number: 2016.188.348

Cigarette Holder

An antique cigarette holder with an ebony stem and an ivory tip inlaid with geometric silver designs.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, ivory (tooth component), bronze (metal)

GUSN: 370637

Accession Number: 2016.188.349

Plate

A Staffordshire motto plate, "Not to oversee workmen is to leave your purse open" with polychrome decoration centrally, and an embossed border with a red rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 370638

Accession Number: 2016.188.350