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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Watch Pin

Jewelry

Watch pin formed by 3 loops of ridged gold-filled wire decorated with fleur-de-lis, swirls and one leaf. The leaf is distinctive and decorated with bands of rose gold, white gold and yellow gold with a stippled surface. The ridged gold wire and 3-colored gold leaf are typical of many pieces of jewelry made by R.F. Simmons Co. (Attleboro, MA 1873-1952). On the back is a round hinge and an early version of the safety clasp. SIMMONS stamped on the large hook. RFS &CO stamped on inside of safety clasp. 1" long 7/8" wide

2025.16.219

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1900 - 1930

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