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      A cast iron double crusie that has two rounded trays with elongated spouts; one above the other. Has a flat iron support that is curved and attached with a hook. This would have been used to light the house, especially during the winter months, of the War of 1812 period.

      This is an iron candlestick, circa 1810, with shallow tray and finger handle. This item can offer insight into domestic life during the War of 1812.

      This wall sconce is fashioned from metal and features a rectangular reflector with scalloped topping. The tray at the bottom of the sconce is semi-elliptical and the candlestick shaft is short. This offers insight into the home furnishings that existed during the 1812 period.

      This porcelain saucer measures 14.6cm. It is also hand painted with a blue, red and green floral pattern on a white background. This is the kind of domestic item that would have been used during the 1812 period.

      This china plate features a blue and white romantic Oriental landscape as well as floral and geometric patterns. This design was used by Spode in ceramic service. This plate dates from 1809-1815, so it provides a view into domestic life at the time of the War of 1812.

      This china sugar bowl features a neo-classical Davenport design. The bowl is decorated with a blue and white floral pattern and a blue wreath encircling border. The bowl is rectangular with rounded corners. The lid is missing, but the bowl still provides insight into 1812 domestic life.

      This shallow china bowl is decorated with a floral pattern and border. The design is possibly "Ridgeway". There is an "R" inside a circle with rays radiating outward printed on the bowl. The bowl dates from the early 1800s, giving an idea of domestic life around the time of the …

      This is a slant-top desk made of black walnut in a Hepplewhite design. The desk feature a row of pigeon holes and a drawer for writing materials as well as two side drawers in the frame. The desk belonged to Rev. Robert Addison, who was minister of St. Mark's Church …

      This andiron features brass finials and thin rounded shafts. It is designed in a late Georgian style, and provides a glimpse into home furnishings of the 1812 period. This item would be placed as a pair into the hearth or fireplace and be utilized to allow air to circulate around …

      This is a copper kettle with a wooden handle (moveable) with the mark “2” on the face of the handle. It is rounded with dents, a domed lid and a wooden finial handle. This item is dated circa 1800 and provides an understanding of the domestic objects used during the …

      This mantle clock features a walnut case and mahogany veneer as well as a double panel glass door. The bottom pane is decorated with a house and landscape scene. The manufacturer, Eli Terry & Sons, is written inside.

      This portable desk features rosewood veneer on a walnut frame. There are also silver plate handles to aid in the portability. The desk features marquetry inside an oval on the top of the hinged lid as well as a space for writing utensils in the bottom of the box. The …

      This black walnut kitchen table was brought to Upper Canada by the Gonder Family in 1780 from a German community in Pennsylvania. During the War of 1812, the Gonder Family home and the table were used as a headquarters for Gen. Geo. Drummond in defense of Fort Erie. Michael Gonder …

      A round/pear shaped dish made with a handle and a hook for hanging. Animal or fish fat was burned from a cotton wick within for a source of light. Betty lamps would have been an important source of light at this time and would have been used extensively. Light was …

      This copper kettle, circa 1800, is believed to have belonged to Laura Secord, the celebrated Canadian heroine of the War of 1812-1814. She is known for her walk from Queenston in June 1813, to warn the British troops at Beaverdams of an impending American attack. Sizes: Diameter- 23 CM, Height …

      These sugar tongs are fashioned from silver and monogramed with "JLS" for James and Laura Secord or "ILS" for Laura Ingersoll Secord. The tongs belonged to Laura Secord, the celebrated Canadian heroine of the War of 1812-1814. She is known for her walk from Queenston in June 1813, to warn …

      This sugar bowl is an empire design with a white porcelain pedestal that is supported by claw feet. It has small decorative floral sprigs, gilt trim and small faces on the relief around the bowl. The lid is of the same design but is missing the knob. This item is …

      This is a white bone porcelain saucer, circa 1810, that has a hand painted ring of pink flowers, blue trim and a green and orange pattern around the edge. Marks on the item include “New Hall 1901”.

      This is a leaf-shaped plate with a dark brown glaze. It is also decorated with a grape leaf pattern. The artist was Joseph Thomas, Wooden Box Pottery, Derbyshire. The plate is reported to have belonged to Mrs. G. Lawe, a United Empire Loyalist, during the War of 1812. .

      This china bowl, circa 1810, is believed to have belonged to Mrs. Lawrence of Lawrenceville, currently Virgil, Ontario. The oval design is a ginger bowl with a blue willow pattern with a two sided willow slip transfer. Unfortunately, the lid is missing.