Small vulcanite charm in the shape of a pad lock.
charms
CHARM
1722
Unknown
11/16 in x 1/2 in x 5/16 in (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Arthur W. Dow
1930.1298
For more information on jet jewelry and imitations see Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910" v. 2 (1991): 657-709; Cooper, Diana and Norman Battershill, "Victorian Sentimental Jewellery," (1972): 19-30; Dawes, Ginny Reddington and Corinne Davidov, "Victorian Jewelry: Unexplored Treasures," (1991): 125-130; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 125-126, 254-256; Phillips, Clare, "Jewels and Jewelry," (2000): 94-95.
Title Pair of coat buttons Accession Number 1930.1295 ab
Title Watch key Accession Number 1930.1297
Title Watch charm Accession Number 1930.1298
Title Silver watch Accession Number 1930.1299
Title Silver watch Accession Number 1930.1300
Title Watch key Accession Number 1930.1301
Title Brass watch chain Accession Number 1930.1302
Title Mother of pearl watch chain Accession Number 1930.1303
Title Medal Accession Number 1930.1314
Title Brass seal Accession Number 1930.1320
Title Buckle Accession Number 1930.1365
Title Brass button Accession Number 1930.1368
Title Brass button Accession Number 1930.1369
Title Glass button Accession Number 1930.1370
Title Glass button Accession Number 1930.1371
Title Pair of brass buttons Accession Number 1930.1372
Title Brass button Accession Number 1930.1373
Title Brass button Accession Number 1930.1374
Title 4 glass seals Accession Number 1930.1375
Title Pair of cuff links Accession Number 1930.1376 ab
Title Pair of cuff links Accession Number 1930.1377 ab
Title Brass cuff link Accession Number 1930.1378
Title Stud Accession Number 1930.1380
Title Pair of studs Accession Number 1930.1381 ab
Title Stud Accession Number 1930.1382
Title Stud Accession Number 1930.1383
Title Stud Accession Number 1930.1384
Title Stud Accession Number 1930.1385
Title Stud Accession Number 1930.1386
Title Stud Accession Number 1930.1387
Title Stud Accession Number 1930.1388
Title 3 mother of pearl studs Accession Number 1930.1389 ab
Title Ring Accession Number 1930.1390
Title Ring Accession Number 1930.1391
Title Brass ring Accession Number 1930.1392
Title Pair of gold hoop earrings Accession Number 1930.1393 ab
Title Necklace Accession Number 1930.1394
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