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
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.
Object number1986.213.1
MarkingsPendant marked "18K"InscribedEngraved on pendant soldered to link of the bracelet is, "TO [bee] LOVE [fan] AND [-]"; meaning: To Beatrice Love Fan and Les.NotesObject Note: This bracelet was given to Beatrice Fox Auerbach by her sister Fannie (Fan) Fox Samuels and her husband Leslie (Les) R. Samuels on the occassion of the 100th anniversary of the G. Fox & Co. department store. (Lee 11/4/2008)Subject Terms
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- G. Fox & Co.
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