Cameo

Jewelry

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Cameo

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.041

Description

Cameo bar pin made from unknown metal. Openwork "lace work" bar pin. Cameo is carved delicately into profile of young woman, bezel set. Metal is covered with 1/40 10 kt rolled gold plate, noted on the back. The plating is worn off on the ends. Round hinge, and older style safety clasp. Made by ALLCO, trademark of A. L. Lindroth Co. opening in 1896 and closed by 1937 (1950?). Attleboro jewelry manufacturers were on the low end of quality in American jewelry. 1 5/8" long 1/2' wide

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1910

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Hallmark

Location

ON back of cameo setting

Transcription

"1/40 10 K.R.G.P. All Co."

Material/Technique

Stamped