Sterling silver scarf slide constructed from two pieces of stamped silver. The sections are connected with a hinge on one side and clasp on the other. Each section is curved so that, when connected, they form a hollow center section through which the scarf passes. Top section is stamped with repeated foliate scrolls and a center vertical element stamped to resemble faceted gems. Back half is parallelogram-shaped and stamped with foliate scrolls and inscription [See Inscriptions].
clasps (fasteners)
accessories
fasteners
embossing
sterling silver
silver (metal)
fleur-de-lis (motifs)
leaf scrolls
childhood
Slide, Scarf
Sterling Silver
Embossed
Fleur-de-Lis
Scroll
Scouting
Slide, Scarf
Impressed stamp on back: ""STERLING/ SB/ TOP""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.4850
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