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JEWEL CHAT |
~1901 Catalogue ~Daniel Low & Co. Jewelry & Sterling Gold and Silver Smiths Salem, Mass. Established 1867 |
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Older catalogues shed light on the jewelry and accessories of times past. Illustrations date the items we collect and enjoy today, and help us understand how these lovely things were worn and used. It is also interesting to see how these accessories were priced over 100 years ago. Where possible, we have added pictures of the items illustrated in the catalogue. Originally a local jewelry shop, by the late 1800’s, Daniel Low & Co. was distributing their gifts catalogue and selling nationally via mail order. |
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Daniel Low & Co., 1901 |
14k and 18 KARAT gold BANGLES |
Heart pins, sterling silver initials, lorgnette. Priced in the catalogue from $ .25 to $5.00 each. |
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Brooches, chatelaines, veil clasps. Priced in |
VICTORIAN black carved bar pin. View #V0039 |
Brooches and chatelaine pins. Priced in the catalogue from $ .40 to $3.25 each. |
EDWARDIAN 14k wreath watch pin |
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It is interesting to note the similarity of some jewelry motifs |
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Detail of cupid brooch from the page shown above. |
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EISENBERG ORIGINAL fur |
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Pearl and diamond brooches and pendants. |
Seed pearl starburst brooch. #Q22923 |
Pearl and diamond brooches and pendants. Priced in the catalogue from $6.00 to $38.00 each. |
10k SEED |
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Fine enameled 14k gold brooches. Priced in |
Enameled SHAMROCK and seed pearls jewelry. Enameled SHAMROCK and seed pearls pin. #Q12737 |
14k Gold brooches and chatelaine pins. Priced in the catalogue from $2.50 to $11.00 each. |
EDWARDIAN 14k and |
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14k Gold hats pins, cuff pins, bracelets and |
DECORATED links |
14k Gold hats pins, brooches, links. Priced in the catalogue from $1.00 to $25.00 each. |
COIN style |
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From the front of this catalogue: "We are the largest dealers in the United States in solid gold and sterling by mail. This branch of our business has extended over a period of eleven years, increasing constantly… Our store occupies the site of the historic First Church (erected 1634)… on the corner of Essex and Washington, Salem, Massachusetts." |
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Girls rings, boys rings, baby rings. |
SIGNET 14k yellow gold ring with medical "Caducaus" entwined snake, size 5-3/4. View #K23878 |
10k "Solid gold" finger rings. Priced in the catalogue from $1.50 to $25.00 each. |
14k |
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VICTORIAN 14k |
Men’s seal, garnet and opal rings. 14k birthmonth rings, all real stones. Priced in the catalogue from $1.60 to $18.00 each. |
GARNET cabochon pinky ring with embossed sides. View #G22930 |
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From this page of the catalogue: "History and mythology tell us of the deep seated belief in early centuries regarding the powerful influence exerted by gems and precious stones over the destinies of persons born in the month which each governs. The pleasing custom of giving birthstones is the outcome of this tradition." |
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14k gold chains. Priced in the catalogue from |
GOLD TONE slide chain with blue striped enameled slide, 50". View #Q12748 |
Closer view of chain and fob. |
WATCH chain. men’s 11" with |
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Gold scarf pins. Stones all genuine. Priced in the |
Enameled SHAMROCK and seed pearls stick pin. #Q20736 |
Hat pins, scarf pins, cuff pins. Priced in the catalogue from $ .25 to $2.00 each. |
14k & AQUA ENAMEL |
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Belt buckles. Priced in the catalogue from $1.35 to $4.50 |
KERR sterling cupids belt buckle. View View #i18633 |
Fine medallion buckles, cloak clasps. Priced in the catalogue from $ .40 to $7.00 each. |
VICTORIAN gold tone |
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According to the catalogue, these belt buckles were worn on silk ribbons |
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STERLING silver |
STERLING sterling purse/compact elegantly fitted with coin holder, cash pocket and notepad, 3-1/3" by 2-5/8" by 3/4" thick and engraved "ECG". View View View View #P13340 |
STERLING memo tablet. |
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Another similarity in the use of jewelry motifs comparing a |
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Detail of Art Nouveau lady brooch from the |
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JOSEFF |
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Rose bead border pattern puff boxes and |
STERLING B with sword mark ornate sterling lid engraved with the initials "AES" dresser jars, 2" wide by 1-1/8" high, set of two. View #A24006 |
Articles for children. Chased and beaded brushes and combs. Priced in the catalogue from $.75 to $3.50. |
STERLING |
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Shoe horns, curling tongs, glove stretchers, etc. |
Button hooks, nail files, glove hooks. Priced in the catalogue from $.30 to $1.00. |
STERLING F nail file |
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Flasks. Sterling, lizard covered, and cut |
DOMINICH & HAFF NY sterling |
Glass pungents with sterling hinged lids and glass stoppers. Priced in the catalogue from $ .75 to $3.00 per piece. |
PERFUME lay-down cut |
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Floral toilet sets in the "Narcissus" and |
Sterling silver toilet articles chased with shield. Priced in the catalogue from $1.25 to $11.00 per piece. |
STERLING Art Nouveau |
The Heart’s Ease pattern. "These are pansies… that’s for thoughts". |
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Chatelaine bags, purses, etc. Priced in |
LASSERRE sterling marked 925 4" mesh purse on a sterling chatelaine, 7-1/2" total length. View View View View #P19534 |
Inkstands and other articles. Priced in the catalogue from $2.25 to $9.00 per piece. |
WSW sterling lidded heavy beveled |
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Desk pads and other articles for the desk. |
STERLING 6-1/2" postal scale by |
Frames and cupid desk set. Priced in the catalogue from $2.00 to $4.25 per piece. |
STERLING ink blotter with |
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Seals, stamp boxes and other desk |
STERLING wax seal with the engraved initial "C". #a18693 |
Whistles, cigar cutters, nail file cases, etc. Priced in the catalogue from $ .50 to $3.50 per piece. |
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Sterling match safes, including one with a |
UNGER BROTHERS sterling |
STERLING match safe embossed violets, engraved "MWL", hallmark "?-anchor-G", 2-1/2", dents. View #a16815 |
STERLING match safe hallmarked "Minor, |
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"Articles for the Workbasket". |
WHITING STERLING thread bobbin. |
Waxes, emeries and thimble cases. Sterling silver and solid gold thimbles. Priced in the catalogue from $ .25 to $6.25 per piece. |
STERLING |
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Embroidery Scissors. Priced in the catalogue |
R&S Co sterling sewing scissors, 3-1/2". #a5482/28 |
Scissors and scissor sheaths. Priced in the catalogue from $ .60 to $2.25 per piece. |
STERLING nail scissors with heavily embossed |
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Lancaster Rose pattern sterling flatwear. |
LANCASTER ROSE |
Also known as The Rose Bead pattern. Priced in the catalogue from $5.00 to $7.50 per piece. |
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The Witch spoons, originally made |
STERLING baby spoon, "Hey Diddle Diddle". View View #a24018 |
Baby spoons for little hands to hold. Priced in the catalogue from $ 1.75 to $2.50 per piece. |
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NOTE: According to Dorothy T. Rainwater’s book "American Jewelry Manufacturers", the Daniel Low Company was established in 1867, and they began as a little jewelry shop. Says Rainwater, "Daniel Low was largely responsible for the spread of the souvenir spoon craze." He published his first catalogue in 1893. |