Bar Pin

Name/Title

Bar Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.094

Description

Bar Pin of sterling silver of heavy-shaped wire filled in with delicate filigree "lace." Outside edging wire has tiny, repetitive marks. Tiny forget-me-nots flowers and 2 green leaves are soldered in middle with one flower on each end. The petals are enamel blue/green, with green leaves. Round hinge and early modern safety clasp. Pin stem is stamped "STERLING E.I.F. Co." made by E.I.F. & Co. stands for E.I. Franklin & Co. at Attleboro, MA. Company started in 1874 and may have continued into the 1930s. 2 1/4" long 1/4" wide

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1915

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Hallmark

Location

on pin stem

Transcription

"Sterling E.I.F. & Co."

Material/Technique

Stamped

Material

Sterling silver