Stick Pin

Name/Title

Stick Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.066

Description

Horseshoe appears to be made of brass. It is unknown if it is gilded with gold or is gold filled. On back the pin is soldered directly on the horseshoe. P.S.C.O. is stamped onto the pin. It stands for Plainville Stock Company, of Plainville, MA; manufacturing jewelry since late 19th century. The decorations on the front of the horseshoe represent furrows where the nails were hammered into the horseshoe. Pin is 2 1/2 " long by 9/16" wide.

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1910

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Stamp

Location

pin back

Transcription

P.S.C.O.

Translation

Plainville Stock Company

Material

Brass