Edwardian 14K Engraved Bar Brooch - Antique Yellow Gold retailer Beauty Lingerie Christening Gown Pin - J.A.F. - .9g 1 inch c1915 - Vintage Jewelry
Antique Edwardian Engraved Beauty Pin of 10K Yellow Gold Hand engraved with JAF.
Antique Edwardian Engraved Beauty Pin of 10K Yellow Gold. Hand engraved with J.A.F. initials in block style. Little pins like this were sometimes used to secure lingerie so that straps were hidden from sight. They were also used as fasteners for christening gowns, which often did not have buttons or snaps. And of course, dainty pins like retailer this are beautiful today worn singly on a lapel, or in a group.
Stamped 10K on the safety pin clasp, the pin is in very good vintage condition no damage noted.
ERA: Edwardian, 1910s
METAL/MATERIAL: 10K Yellow Gold,
HALLMARKS/HISTORY: 10K, with COO mark of A.P. Craft Company of Indianapolis, Indiana, which was in business as early as 1909.
CONDITION: Very Good Antique Condition, with no damage noted.
MEASUREMENTS: The pin is 1" long and about 1/8" wide
WEIGHT: 0.9 grams
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