Name/Title
Bar PinEntry/Object ID
2025.16.094Description
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" wideCollection
The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch CollectionMark, Engraving or Stamp
Type
HallmarkLocation
on pin stemTranscription
"Sterling E.I.F. & Co."Material/Technique
Stamped