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      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.

      This china sauceboat has a blue and white Oriental design and decorative border. It is octagonal in shape and the handle is on the lid. It also has an indentation for a serving spoon. This item would be an example of the type of china used during the War of …

      This white porcelain teapot was hand painted with pink, orange and green swag. There is a decorative pink lustre and a curved handle. The lid is missing and the spout has been glued. The teapot once belonged to Miss Margaret Ball and dates to 1807. This item gives an insight …

      This briarwood pipe features a slim carved stem and bowl. It belonged to Ralph Clench, the first clerk of the peace, and was created in 1790. It is a good example of a domestic item from the 1812 period.

      This red leather "Muckleston Patent" dispatch case was once in the possession of the Honourable William Claus. It measures 38.5 by 25 cm and has a brass lock and clips on the outside. Inside are a box at the bottom and two pockets. Inside one pocket is a smaller blue …

      Made of brown leather, this typical early 19th century wallet has a tongue flap to close the wallet and opens flat for access to the two compartments. Brown pebble finish leather, inside pockets and lining of softer brown leather, with decorative tooled edge of linked triangles. It was May 26th, …

      This oval-shaped silver serving basket with a movable handle features an engraving on the inside that reads "This basket was taken from General Porter's tent in the War of 1812-14 and was given with other articles as loot to Major Fitzgerald of 41st Regiment". It also has a stamp that …

      This coffeepot was fashioned from pewter with a wooden base. The coffeepot features a hinged lid, a swan neck and an embossed grape pattern circling the pot. It belonged to George Ball who was a Lieutenant in the Lincoln Militia during the War of 1812.

      This is a white linen hand towel, circa 1808, that is thought to have been created or owned by Magdelene Servos Whitemore. The towel is made of homespun flax and has a plain weave that is hemmed on three sides. It is believed to have been used domestically during the …

      This is a white squared tablecloth, circa 1808, that is thought to have been created or owned by Magdelene Servos Whitemore. It is made of homespun flax and has a fringe on the edges. It is believed to have been used domestically during the War of 1812-1814.

      This copper bed warmer was used to warm sheets with hot coals from the fire. It is round with an embossed pattern and a perforated lid. It also features a wooden handle which fits into a copper piece. This bed warmer provides a good example of life before modern comforts.