Cylindrical candlestick with removable, circular, folded-edge nozzle and slightly flared candle cup or socket atop a plain stem with bead at top and just above the circular, flared, step-molded base. Green baize adhered to iron plate covering underside of base. Inside bottom of cup struck incuse with what appears to be two, vertically-aligned, backwards "2"s that are overstruck with an eight-petal rosette at center; "VI" scratched above. One of two candlesticks, 1981.0526.01-.02.
Cylindrical candlestick with removable, circular, folded-edge nozzle and slightly flared candle cup or socket atop a plain stem with bead at top and just above the circular, flared, step-molded base. Loose piece of green baize was adhered to iron plate covering underside of base; plate has two holes. Inside bottom of cup struck with what appears to be two, verticaly-aligned, backwards "2"s that are overstruck with an eight-petal rosette at center; numerous scratches possibly include "III". One of two candlesticks, 1981.0526.01-.02.
Figural paperweight featuring the bust of the Goddess of Liberty atop a column emblazoned with a legible, minute copy of the Declaration of Independence, complete with facsimiles of the signatures and framed by branches of laurel and oak leaves. Square pedestal base bears symbols of science, art, agriculture, and commerce at the four corners of its cap, while the Landing of the Pilgrims (right), Signing of the Declaration of Independence (back), Battle of Bunker Hill (left), and (on the front) a business advertisement for "JAMES W. TUFTS / BOSTON MASS." are on its sides. Components are held together with internal rod secured with nut on bottom.
Open, oval cylindrical piercework frame or holder for a salt cellar or dish consisting of a seamed, stamped and pierced gallery featuring four laurel leaf swags suspended against vertical flutes between scrolled pilasters on four cast acanthus-covered ball feet. Sides bent perpendicular at bottom to create small ledge. Bottom underside struck with four marks between two legs, "WMFN" in incuse italic sans serif letters, upper eyelid motif in rounded rectangle, the incuse numerals "/IO", and "as" in an incuse lowercase typescript font.
Maker is Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik ("Metalware Factory of Wurttemberg") in Geislingen an der Steige, Germany; founded as Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer, changed name to WMF in 1880.
Two-pint can with molded and tapered strap side handle topped by a low-domed cover missing its handle; japanned brown-black. Can made in four pieces: a tall, wire-rimmed, soft-soldered lapped-seam neck; seamless breast; cylindrical, folded-seam body; and flat bottom crimped at underedge, all joined by folded seams. Cover stamped as one piece with crimped rim and deep collar. Handle has folded-under edges and is soldered in place. No marks.
Flat, hourglass-shaped or incurved rectangular tray with applied cast rim of scrolling flowers and leaves on its raised edge. Tulip-shaped flower on leafy stem engraved at ends of well. No foot or base. No marks. From snuffer and tray set, DL*60.0975A-B.
Rounded rectangular case with engine-turned bands on the spring-loaded, hinged lid and back, an empty rectangular reserve is at one corner of lid. Push-tab catch. Gold washed interior with imitation planished or spot-hammered finish has two spring retainers. Top inside edge of back is struck incuse with crescent-W trademark next to "STERLING" and "69".
Circular tray with an everted, lobed rim and flat well decorated overall on obverse with flat-chased and stamped geometric and floral designs, beginning with an eight-petaled medallion at center encompassed by a diaper-patterned square bordered by stylized hammer or planishing marks, semicircular rosettes, five-petaled fowers in scrolls, and a zigzag band. Textured reverse. No foot ring. Appears to have had a two-tone finish originally. Well underside struck incuse with "JAMES W. TUFTS / BOSTON / WARRANTED / QUADRUPLE PLATE" arranged in a circle around a "T" at center of a four-pointed star, and "2343".
Shallow, plain-edged, ovoid scoop with looped, flat strap handle secured with two rivets at top back. Handle has a spade-shape, depressed thumb rest and is secured at top back with a single river through each of its two ends. No marks.
Thumb scoops such as this occasionally survive with buttons mounted to the thumb rest advertising different brands of flour.
Large, square, lidded box with scrolled hasp lock on front, brass bail handle with wooden grip on top, and two hinges riveted to the back. Lid has a wire-rolled rim, while the box has a top edge folded with a wire bead below and a flat bottom. Both lid and box are made of five pieces. Tinned interior. No marks.
Slim, rectangular, hinged case with identical, repousse chased covers featuring an asymmetrical, ruffled shell reserve at center and smaller triple-ruffled shells at sides surrounded by fruits, flowers and C scrolls. Retainer band fixed lengthwise inside one cover; small wire attached along hinge. Snap closure with pin. Inside front of back cover struck incuse to left of closure "STERLING" in roman letters. No other marks.
Holiday or Christmas ornament, in the shape of a bird's nest and bird. Molded glass ornament, cauldron-shaped, frosted white glass, wrapped in and framed with crinkle wire and topped with three eggs, one pink, one yellow, one red. Eggs are possibly felted or cotton. Separate piece of crinkle wire has two additional eggs, one pink and one red, attached, with small white and pink bird attached as well. Perhaps originally the bird and eggs were on the ornament with the other eggs. No mark.
Small cardboard "Dresden" holiday or Christmas ornament. Double-sided, embossed cardboard in the shape of "Puss in Boots" character: cat, standing, wearing boots. Two pieces of cardboard adhered together, with two folded thin pieces of cardboard or paper are curled for ears and inserted at top of head. Missing hook or loop for hanging, possible that a piece of thread was originally attached to front bottom paw, now separated. Entire ornament painted gold. No mark.
Repousse chased, rectangular case with side-hinged, beaded scroll-top lid decorated on front with bowling pins above a vignette of a man bowling, facing right, as two men watch at left, the scene bordered by a floral festoon above and leafy volutes at bottom; case back is similarly bordered with an empty central reserve. Convex strike plate at bottom. Gold washed interior. Collar front and back are struck at center "STERLING G" in raised sans serif letters.
Silver-gilt or vermeil, rounded rectangular case on oval link chain with spring-loaded, hinged lid featuring a vignette of a couple driving an open car on a country road, the man behind the right-sided wheel and woman holding her hat on her head; concave back is engraved "TGM" (or "JGM") in shaded script diagonally across center. Gold washed interior has two spring retainers, both stamped "STERLING / 925" on both sides. Push-tab catch. Right front edge of bottom half is struck "STERLING" in incuse sans serif letters. No maker's marks.
Brown-painted, cylindrical container with friction-fit beadwork cover featuring a floral spray in shades of translucent brown and opaque white against an opaque medium blue ground. Container and cover band are accented with gold penciling or pin stripes, and each made in two pieces, with top ring and flat bottom folded over soft-soldered lapped seam sides. Cover has a rolled wire rim; top edge of container is folded with raised bead below. No marks.
Small, cylindrical, japanned retail tin for "250 WATER PROOF / CENTRAL FIRE / PERCUSSION CAPS / ADAPTED TO / SHELLS FOR COLTS PISTOL / AND / BREECH LOADING SHOT GUNS", made by the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. of Bridgeport, CT. Friction-fit, flat cover is stamped from one piece and bears a circular lithographed label on top featuring the company's monogram surrounded by product information. Two-piece container has a plain rim with raised bead below and a flat bottom folded over the soft-soldered lapped seam body. No marks besides label.
Union Metallic Cartridge Co. was incorporated in 1867. It merged with Remington Arms Company in 1912 to become Remington U.M.C.