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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)

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