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Victorian Coin Purse Pendant in 14k Gold A. Frankfield & Co.
Victorian Coin Purse Pendant in 14k Gold A. Frankfield & Co.
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Here is an outstanding Victorian Tri Gold Mesh Coin Purse Pendant. This handmade mesh coin purse pendant is constructed of 14k yellow gold. The mesh feels like fabric to the touch. The clasp is extremely secure with hand chased flowers in rose, green and white gold on the front top edge.
What a unique piece to add to your collection and in such pristine condition.
About the jeweler, Adolf Frankfield was born in Europe in 1828. He immigrated to the United States in 1855 and opened A. Frankfield & Co. Jewelers at 209 6th Ave. @ 14th St. in NYC. He was a watchmaker and had a patent for the first US made cuckoo clock that wound for 8 days. He was also a silversmith and rarely you will find silver Gorham pieces also signed by A. Frankfield.
*A. Frankfield, 1869
A. Frankfield & Co., 1919
“The retail jewelry business of A. Frankfield & Co., at 38 W. 34 St., is a continuation of the business originally established by the present proprietor, Adolph Frankfield, in 1856.
Mr. Frankfield was at one time prominently identified with the retail trade when located in 14th St., and he had as partners at various times his brother-in-law and sons. The business was continued extensively until about 1912.
His last partners were his sons Hugo and Emil. Hugo withdrew in 1911 and Emil died in 1912. For awhile the business was under a trusteeship, which was terminated, and Adolph Frankfield took it over and is the proprietor of the same today and in active charge, though over 90 years of age.
Dimensions: 4" long x 2.75" wide
Metal: 14k Yellow, Green, Rose and White Gold
Markings: 585 A.FRANKFIELD & CO. of NY
Circa: 1870-1890
Weight: 42.6 grams
Condition Rating: some of the *gold wash has worn off on the mesh, the rest is in excellent condition and does not reflect its age
*https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/jewels-of-old-new-york-thriving-jewelry-companies-in-1919/
*"Gold Wash" is a technique that was used on much of the antique jewelry you see. A piece can be solid gold, 14k or 10k or 9k solid gold with a "gold wash" that is applied over the gold making it look closer to 18k or 22k gold when it actually isn‘t that high of a karat. You can still see parts of this piece that has a richer and more sandblasted finish on it and that is the gold wash. It would be more like modern jewelry today that is a based metal with a gold plating but the plating these days are typically 14k, thinner and easier to rub off.
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