Bracelet
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
(American, 1887 - 1968)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Fan Fox
(American, 1896 - 1981)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Leslie R. Samuels
(American)
Date1947
MediumTroy Gold links interspersed with three gold pierced settings for diamonds, 18 karat gold pendant and gold coin
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width of bracelet): 7 x 5/8in. (17.8 x 1.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro
Object number1986.213.1
DescriptionBracelet with gold links interspersed with three gold pierced settings for diamond initials and dates: "1847" with 57 diamonds; "BFA" with 51 diamonds; "1947" with 55 diamonds. A pendant is soldered to each end of the bracelet: an 1887 U.S. $10 gold coin with gold surround and gold ring; G. Fox & Co. 1847-1947 18 karat gold medal engraved on verso with symbols: "To [image of a bee] Love [image of a fan] and [subtraction sign]", meaning: To Beatrice Love Fan and Les.
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Whitehead and Hoag Company