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Unidentified Deco Hair Clip SKS
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:19 pm
by sarjanlong
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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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:31 pm
by 2209patrick
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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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:32 pm
by sarjanlong
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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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:59 pm
by 2209patrick
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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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:08 pm
by sarjanlong
Pat,
Thanks a ton for the additional information. It was very helpful.
Sarah
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