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      This is a plate that would have been attached to a soldier’s cross belt. It is oval shaped with a rough upper surface. There are no clear markings on the inscribed. The reverse side has two knob-like buttons and a hook attached.

      This is a brass belt buckle that was found in the town of Niagara. It is believed to have belonged to a member of the British light infantry or regular troops because of the lion’s head decoration. Further research in 2010 suggests it may be a whistle hook.

      This plate is believed to have been used between 1796 and 1828 for a Heavy Cavalry Officers’ waist belt. It is gilt with a silver crest that has “GR” in the centre, with a Hanoverian crown on top, and the banner “Dieu et mon droit” at the bottom, which is …

      This woven basket includes a lid, which measures 14.5cm x 9cm. The bottom of the basket is lined with newspapers. It is unknown who created this basket, but it was last owned by Mrs. W. Richardson and the approximate date of creation is c. 1800.

      This log is a piece of a log house that stood at the north corner of Johnson and Regent streets in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The log is rounded and covered with bark on two sides. The cabin that this log belonged to was not entirely burned when the Americans burned Niagara in …

      This sampler was sewn by Margaret Stewart in the year 1812. The sampler is inscribed "God save the king". The phrase sewn on the sampler is "When danger threats the soldier cot and cruel cares assail it affection smiles shall soothe his lot or bid him not bewail it". The …

      This china plate has a red, green and gold floral pattern with a pearl patterned border design. The plate also has a white glaze and is possibly a modern copy. This plate is part of the Mrs.E.J. Thompson collection and is dated 1796-1801.

      This platter has a Davenport Willow pattern of blue and white. It is oval and features an Oriental scene. The Davenport logo (an anchor) is incised into the glaze of the platter.

      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 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 …