Historic New England

Ivory Lion

Carved ivory lion figure in a walking position with its tongue hanging out.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving (processes)

GUSN: 370609

Accession Number: 2016.188.320

Ivory Figure of a Man with a Goat

Carved ivory figure of a person hugging a goat. Asian characters on the feet of the person.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), carving (processes)

GUSN: 370610

Accession Number: 2016.188.321

Coral Pig

Pig carved from pink coral and mounted on a flat piece of black wood.

Date: 1900-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 370611

Accession Number: 2016.188.322

Coral Figurine of a Seated Man

Figure of a seated man carved in coral. The figure is wearing an intricately carved robe with a hood and may have been holding something in his right hand. The figure is seated on a round, carved piece of black wood.

Date: 1900-1999

Maker: unknown

Material: coral (material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 370612

Accession Number: 2016.188.323

Figure of a Seated Man

Carved figure of a man. The man is wearing an intricately carved robe and pants and is holding a pipe in his right hand and an object in his left, with a pouch tied around his waist and hanging on his back. The man is seated with one leg crossed on a bale of straw. The figure sits on a carved piece ...

Maker: unknown

Material: sandalwood (wood), carving (processes)

GUSN: 370613

Accession Number: 2016.188.324

Fireplace Broom

Fireplace broom with a straight round red wooden handle with a rounded top end. Yellow broom straw is attached to the stick with about 20 rounds of wire. There is a nail stuck into the wood at the top of the wire to which the wire is attached.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, straw (plant material), metal

GUSN: 370614

Accession Number: 2016.188.325

Fireplace Broom

Fireplace broom with a straight eleven-sided brown wooden handle with a flat top end and 1/8" slant between the top end and the sides. Light brown broom straw is attached to the stick with string. There is about 4" at the top of the straw where straw has been woven around the broom-stick with stri...

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, straw (plant material)

GUSN: 370615

Accession Number: 2016.188.326

Window Sash

Window sash to hold twelve panes of glass 8" wide by 10" high. Marked on one edge are "X/||". The exterior side has traces of white paint and caulking adhering to the window openings. The interior surface looks to be a grayish green.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood and wood products, paint (coating)

GUSN: 370616

Accession Number: 2016.188.328

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

Pewter Charger

Large plain round pewter charger with a flat outer rim about 1 3/4" wide all the way around, which curves down to a flat center about 9" in diameter. On the underside of the rim, there is a ridge ending in a line about 5/16" from the outer edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370381

Accession Number: 2016.188.74

Pewter Basin

Round pewter bowl with rolled rim, deep rounded walls and a plain flat floor.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370382

Accession Number: 2016.188.75

Pewter Pitcher

Pewter pitcher with large pouring spout, peaked handle and bulbous body.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370383

Accession Number: 2016.188.76

Pewter Coffee Pot

Pewter coffee pot with hinged lid, curved pouring spout, and curled handle set off from the body of the pot.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370384

Accession Number: 2016.188.77

Pewter Plate

Round pewter plate with a rounded top rim ending about 1/4" in from the outer edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370385

Accession Number: 2016.188.78

Pewter Plate

Round pewter plate with a rounded top rim ending about 1/4" in from the outer edge.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370386

Accession Number: 2016.188.79

Pair of Jars

Clear glass straight-sided jars with gray tin separate tops. Contain dried black beans and pinto beans.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 370387

Accession Number: 2016.188.80.1AB-.2AB

Pewter Beaker

Pewter beaker which tapers toward the bottom with a slight flare at the top.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370388

Accession Number: 2016.188.81

Pewter Beaker

Pewter beaker which tapers toward the bottom with a shiny silver exterior and a series of incised bands around the exterior.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370389

Accession Number: 2016.188.82

Round Box with Cookie Cutters

Round tin box with separate arched top with "Germany" pressed into it and ten small tin cookie cutters inside the box.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy

GUSN: 370390

Accession Number: 2016.188.83A-L

Apple Corer

Gray tin T-shaped apple corer made from 3/4" diameter tin tubes.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy

GUSN: 370391

Accession Number: 2016.188.84

Biscuit Cutter

Round tin cutter with 3/8" wide semicircular handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy

GUSN: 370392

Accession Number: 2016.188.85

Biscuit Cutter

Round tin cutter missing a handle.

Maker: unknown

Material: tin alloy

GUSN: 370393

Accession Number: 2016.188.86

Pewter Mug

Pewter mug with a curved handle and a foot.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 370394

Accession Number: 2016.188.87

Drapery Tie Back

Black cast iron tie back with a six-pointed star on the front, and a screw at the back.

Maker: unknown

Material: cast iron

GUSN: 370395

Accession Number: 2016.188.88

Pewter Salt Dish

Pewter salt dish with semi-circular dish engraved with a design including two battle axes.

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 370396

Accession Number: 2016.188.89

Pewter Salt Dish

Pewter salt dish with semicircular dish and a rolled rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: pewter (tin alloy)

GUSN: 370397

Accession Number: 2016.188.90

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