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  • China Bowl- C. 1810
    China Bowl- C. 1810
    Object       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.
    Object     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 …
  • Porcelain Sauceboat- c.1800
    Porcelain Sauceboat- c.1800
    Object       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 …
    Object     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 …
  • Porcelain Teapot- c. 1815
    Porcelain Teapot- c. 1815
    Object       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 …
    Object     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 …
  • Porcelain Saucer- c. 1800
    Porcelain Saucer- c. 1800
    Object       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.
    Object     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 …
  • China Plate- 1809-15
    China Plate- 1809-15
    Object       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.
    Object     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 …
  • China Sugar Bowl- 1805-1825
    China Sugar Bowl- 1805-1825
    Object       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.
    Object     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 …
  • China Bowl- c. 1800
    China Bowl- c. 1800
    Object       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 …
    Object     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 …
  • Rev. Robert Addison's Desk
    Rev. Robert Addison's Desk
    Object       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 …
    Object     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 …
  • Georgian Style Andirons- c. 1800-1825
    Georgian Style Andirons- c. 1800-1825
    Object       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 …
    Object     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 …
  • Copper Kettle- c. 1800
    Copper Kettle- c. 1800
    Object       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 …
    Object     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 …
  • Mantle Clock- c. 1794-1818
    Mantle Clock- c. 1794-1818
    Object       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.
    Object     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 …
  • Alma Family Portable Desk- c.1800
    Alma Family Portable Desk- c.1800
    Object       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 …
    Object     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 …
  • Gonder Family Kitchen Table- c. 1760
    Gonder Family Kitchen Table- c. 1760
    Object       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 …
    Object     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 …
  • Wool Winder- c. 1800
    Wool Winder- c. 1800
    Object       Additional Sizes: Base- 21.6 CM Diameter- 65.4 CM
    Object     Additional Sizes: Base- 21.6 CM Diameter- 65.4 CM
  • Iron- c. 1800
    Iron- c. 1800
    Object       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.
    Object     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 …
  • Serving Tray- c. 1790-1810
    Serving Tray- c. 1790-1810
    Object       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.
    Object     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 …
  • Candlestick- c. 1800
    Candlestick- c. 1800
    Object       Diameter: 12.1 cm
    Object     Diameter: 12.1 cm
  • Candle Mold- c. 1800
    Candle Mold- c. 1800
    Object       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.
    Object     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 …
  • Roasting Pan- c. 1810-1820
    Roasting Pan- c. 1810-1820
    Object       Sizes: Diameter- 31 CM. Depth of PotT: 14.5 CM
    Object     Sizes: Diameter- 31 CM. Depth of PotT: 14.5 CM
  • Semi-Liquid Crusie Lamp- c. 1800
    Semi-Liquid Crusie Lamp- c. 1800
    Object       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.
    Object     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. …
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