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Vintage UK Tie Clasp Clip Bar – MH & CO Antique Cravat Clip
Complement your outfit with this handsome vintage goldtone tie clasp, featuring a finely detailed embossed pattern. A remarkable antique piece with a magnificent hue of yellow gold metal. Elegant and impressive. There are no markings to indicate gold content. The back of the clasp is stamped MH&CO.
Measurements: 2.6 cm x 0.6 cm.
Condition: Pre-owned. Minor surface scratches, signs of age, or wear. Please refer to images.
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About the maker:
The “MH & Co” company commenced in Sheffield UK in 1820 with a partnership between Henry Wilkinson and John Roberts, trading as Wilkinson & Roberts. The partnership dissolved in 1836 and the company continued as John Roberts. In 1846, apprentice Ebenezer Hall was made partner and the company traded under the name Roberts & Hall.
One of the best-known British manufacturers, the company participated in many international exhibitions, including the Crystal Palace Great Exhibition in 1851, the first of a series of World Fair exhibitions. In 1854, Roberts & Hall joined forces with Martin & Naylor to form Martin, Hall & Co. In 1866, Martin Hall & Co was incorporated and became Martin Hall & Co Ltd with Bernard Wake as chairman, and Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall as joint managing directors. The company prospered, producing good quality silver and silver-plate, and sent their wares for hallmarking in London, Chester, Sheffield and Birmingham. By 1914 the company was employing approximately 750 people. After World War I business declined and the company fell into bankruptcy in 1936.
Vintage Swank Gold-Tone Cufflinks – Monogram RWC
Complement your outfit with these majestic vintage gold-tone cufflinks, featuring the initials RWC engraved into the appealing hue of gold-tone metal. The age of these cufflinks is not known, but the style of the cufflink arm indicates considerable age, possibly pre-1950. The cufflink arms are angled for easier handling. The back of each cufflink is stamped SWANK. Also, the inside arm of each cufflink is stamped SWANK. There are no markings to indicate gold content.
Measurements: 2.1 cm x 1.4 cm
Condition: Pre-owned, minor signs of considerable age. Please refer to images.
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About the maker:
Samuel Stone and Maurice Baer founded the Attleboro Manufacturing Company in the USA in 1897. By 1927, they were using the name Swank. In 1936, the business became incorporated as Swank Products Inc. And changed their name to the current Swank Inc. in 1941.
About Monograms:
Initials & Monograms don’t necessarily have to be your own. There is an increasing trend to wear cufflinks and jewellery that belonged to ancestors. For example, you might wear an item of jewellery that is engraved with initials that are not yours. The initials may be that of your Grandfather, who may not even have the same surname as you.
When it comes to buying pre-owned vintage jewellery, you are the only one who knows where you got this item. You could even make up a story about who they belonged to, or just say it was your Grandfather. Who’s going to know?
Vintage SWANK Silver-Tone Fob Key Chain – Initial H
Complement your outfit with this handsome vintage silvertone fob key chain, featuring a brushed silvertone finish and the initial H. An ideal accessory for a man or a woman. Slim, elegant, impressive. There are no markings to indicate silver content. The back of the fob is stamped SWANK.
Measurements:
The square H part is 1.7cm x 2.4cm.
Total length without the detachable loop is 6.0 cm.
Total length including the detachable loop is 9.0 cm.
Condition: Pre-owned, very good condition.
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One loop holds your keys, the other attaches to your belt loop or other accessories. The smaller loop is detachable. If preferred, you could use it without the detachable loop.
About the maker:
Samuel Stone and Maurice Baer founded the Attleboro Manufacturing Company in the USA in 1897. By 1927, they were using the name Swank. In 1936, the business became incorporated as Swank Products Inc. And changed their name to the current Swank Inc. in 1941.
