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      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 …

      Additional Sizes: Base- 21.6 CM Diameter- 65.4 CM

      This boat shaped iron features a decorative design and a cast iron body. The iron dates to the early 1800s, which gives some insight into domestic lives and the lives of women.

      This tin serving tray is oval shaped and decorated with a gallery rail trim. The tray has been painted black and may have been laquered. It dates from about 1810 and gives insight into what domestic life was like in 1812.

      Diameter: 12.1 cm

      This is a candle mold that belonged to John McCarthy and is believed to be dated during the 1800s. This mold gives insight to the domestic life during the time of the War of 1812-1814.

      Sizes: Diameter- 31 CM. Depth of PotT: 14.5 CM

      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.

      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 …