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Snuff box

Maker: Unknown
Maker, formerly attributed to: Paul Revere (American, 1735–1818)

Pair of Shoe Buckles

Maker: W. G. (1) (1775–1785)
Maker, formerly attributed to: William Gowen (American, 1749–1808)
Maker, probably by: William Grant, Jr. (American, 1766–1814)

Beaker

Maker: Unknown

Snuff Bottle

Maker: Unknown
Retailer: Clausen & Maull (American, 1830–1843)

Pair of Andirons

Maker: Unknown

Printed handkerchief, "American Sports"

Maker: Unknown

Windowpanes

Maker: Unknown

Tobacco Box

Engraver: John Coney (American, 1655–1722)
Maker, possibly by: L S (English)

Spout cup

Maker: Unknown

Thomas Jefferson - after Gilbert Stuart portrait at Monticello

Artist: Unknown
After: Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828)
Artist, possibly by: William Washington (British, 1885–1956)
Artist, possibly by: William de Hartburn Washington (American, 1833–1870)

Pastel of unidentified lady

Artist, possibly by: George Sharples (American, ca. 1787–1849)
Artist, possibly by: James Sharples (American, born England, 1750–1811)

Portrait of an Old Lady

Artist, possibly by: Joseph P. Simpson (British, 1879–1939)

Warming Pan

Maker: Unknown

Tenon saw

Maker: Unknown

Hack Saw

Maker: Unknown

Bow Saw

Maker: Unknown

Hand Saw

Maker: Unknown

Carving Gouge

Maker: Unknown

Turning Gouge

Maker: Unknown

Turning Gouge

Maker: Unknown

Wooden Shuttle

Maker: Unknown

Mourning Ring

Maker: J. K. (American or British, w. c. 1765)
Honorand: Mary Chaplin, American, 1745–1765

Andiron

Maker: Unknown

Tablespoon

Maker: Unknown

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