Unidentified Deco Hair Clip SKS

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sarjanlong
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Unidentified Deco Hair Clip SKS

Postby sarjanlong » Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:19 pm

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This is an estate piece probably from 1920 or so. Have no idea on this maker.

Thanks for taking a look. I'd appreciate any info!

Sarah
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2209patrick
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Postby 2209patrick » Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:31 pm

Hello.

That mark was used by S. Korff & Son, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Don't have much information on them.
In business at least from 1943 through 1965.

Pat.
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sarjanlong
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Postby sarjanlong » Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:32 pm

Pat,

Thanks so much for the quick response! I can't find anything on this company...do you know anything?

Sarah
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Postby 2209patrick » Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:59 pm

Hi Sarah.

Your mark is shown in Dorothy Rainwater's book "American Jewelry Manufactures".
It says S. Korff & Son was listed in the Jeweler's Circular - Keystone 1943-1965.
Also listed in the Jeweler's Buyers Guide in 1959.
Book says their advertising mentions diamond jewelry, rings, pins, bracelets, earrings and watch bands.

That's all the information I have on the company.

Pat.
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sarjanlong
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Postby sarjanlong » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:08 pm

Pat,
Thanks a ton for the additional information. It was very helpful.
Sarah
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