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E.V. Roddin

1887-1889 Catalogue
Chicago,
Illinois

Established in 1855, this original E.V. Roddin catalogue from 1887-1889
includes, "Diamonds, Watches, Fine Jewelry & Silverware" as well as rolled
gold and silver jewelry. This company both manufactured and sold goods as
well as importing them. A note in the catalogue states, "The engravings in
this Catalogue are correct and accurate illustrations of the goods… [and]
having studied carefully to call everything by it’s proper name and avoid
all exaggerations, we can safely say that all articles in this book will
look even better than the illustrations." These are excerpts from
this wonderful 200 page catalogue.

Real pieces shown as examples for reference are close proximities to the
items shown in the catalogue.

E.V. RODDIN & Co.
Manufacturing Jewelers, Importers of Diamonds
151 State Street, Chicago, Ill.

VICTORIAN gold tone
embossed links bracelet with various intaglios and watch fobs as charms, circa 1890’s.
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"Coin with engraved monogram."
E.V. RODDIN & Co. Catalogue, 1887-9
page 110.

VICTORIAN sterling
coins charm bracelet. The 1880’s coins were etched and decorated by hand to
create floral motifs and initials. Pieces like this are often called
"sweetheart jewelry", the idea being that sailors did these on board their
ship to bring back to their sweethearts, though these coins can be seen in
some old catalogues as well. Circa 1880.
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#V20197

VICTORIAN 7-1/2" by 1-1/2" gold tone engraved links bracelet with crystal watch fobs as charms,
circa 1890.

"Solid gold lockets, cuff pins, thimbles, baby pins, etc."
Also includes crystal lockets and engraved bird, fan and scenic lockets.

VICTORIAN gold filled
engraved "baby" pin, 1-1/4".
View #V23865

"Fine solid gold bracelets"
Prices per pair,
Polished stiffened wire and flexible wire in side hinged, adjustable and
flexible styles.
VICTORIAN Etruscan revival baby
bracelet in gold tone and garnet, circa 1885, 5-1/4". See the
1887 E.V. Roddin Catalogue page
with bracelets like this, and also Bell’s "Collecting Victorian
Jewelry" page 133.
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View #V32310

"Adjustable fancy engraved"

"Fine rolled gold plate bracelets".
Hinged and cross over bangles and bracelets.

VICTORIAN
14k yellow gold tone hinged bangle with etched fruit, leaves and flowers on
front, 6" by 5/8".
View #V25958

"Roman, bright cut finish".

VICTORIAN gold tone etched
hinged buckle bangle with beaded accents, 7" by 1-1/4".
View #V27630

VICTORIAN yellow gold filled artists palette earrings with
red stone, 1" wide.
View #V27588

RODDIN 1888 Catalogue page 154
Fine rolled gold plate bangle bracelets, full engraved, Roman and nugget
finish, imitation onyx satin finished adjustable, polished garnet and pearl
settings. Hinged bangles and crepe stone bracelets.

RODDIN 1888 Catalogue page 152
Fine rolled gold bracelets, polished coil, polished wire and lock, polished
flexible coil, Roman and gold front ornaments, adjustable trace chain, Roman
ball ends, garnet settings. Cross over bracelets, padlock bangles

S.F. Myers & Co. Jewelry Catalogue, circa 1889
Rolled gold plate bangle bracelets.

S.F. Myers & Co. Jewelry Catalogue, circa 1889
Fine rolled gold plate bracelets.

S.F. Myers & Co. Jewelry Catalogue, circa 1889
Rolled gold plate and silver bracelets. Cross over bracelets, pad lock
bangles.

S.F. Myers & Co. Jewelry Catalogue, circa 1889
Rolled gold plate bracelets, safety chain bracelets..

VICTORIAN 1887 Roddin Catalogue page 109
"The material in which the above goods are mounted cannot be called gold, but it
is a very fine composition metal, particularly adapted to the settings, and made
especially for the mounting of Bohemian garnets."

VICTORIAN Bohemian wine red rose
cut garnet necklace in gilt setting with three front dangles, later added safety
chain, 17-1/2" with 2-1/2" front drop. What a lush beauty. Necklaces
like this can be seen in the
1899 Benjamin Allen Company Catalogue. Bohemian garnet jewelry can
be seen on page 88 of Romero’s Warman’s Jewelry, Ed. 3.
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View #V35586

BOHEMIAN rose cut garnet brooch with pendant loop
on back, circa 1900, 1-1/3". See Romero’s "Warman’s Jewelry, Ed.
2" page 69.
View #Q27930

S.F. Myers & Co. Jewelry Catalogue, circa 1878

White metal curb vest watch chains, solid silver chains.
Rope link, fancy link, double curb.

S.F. Myers & Co. Jewelry Catalogue, circa 1878
Rolled gold plate bracelets, cross over bracelets with pad locks and charms.

S.F. Myers & Co. Jewelry Catalogue, circa 1889
Fine gold and real onyx sets, some with seed pearls.

RODDIN 1888 Catalogue page 154
Fine rolled gold plate bangle bracelets, full engraved, Roman and nugget
finish, imitation onyx satin finished adjustable, polished garnet and pearl
settings. Hinged bangles and crepe stone bracelets.

"Fine solid gold and stone rings."
Onyx, Intaglio, Cameo, Amethyst, Blood Stone, Tiger Eye

E.V. Roddin Catalogue,
1887-1889

VICTORIAN 14k yellow gold
hard stone cameo ring (one side with tiny chip) with diamonds, size 8-1/4.
View #K28038

"Fine solid gold and stone rings".

E.V. Roddin Catalogue,
1887-1889

VICTORIAN 14k yellow gold amethyst ring with inset rose and diamond,
size 7-1/4. View
#G28037

"Fine rolled gold plate guard chains."

WATCH chain. men’s 11" with
slide. #V23375

"Fine rolled gold plate neck chains."
Roman polished; Roller engraved links, capped edge; Polished and engraved.
Shows a nice selection of collars for lockets.

"Gold front and Roman nugget finish; Roman nugget finish;
Polished and engraved; Ornaments."
Bar pins with charms and pad locks.

"Fine rolled gold plate sets"
of brooches, bar pins and earrings

VICTORIAN gold filled bar pin
with purple stone, 2-1/8".
View #V28333

VICTORIAN sterling silver and gilt double buckles pin hallmarked
Birmingham 1890, 1-7/8".
View #V28801

"Polished and engraved garnet
settings."

VICTORIAN gold
filled branch coral pin with pendant loop on the back, circa 1890, 1-1/2".
View #V4417

"Fine rolled gold plate lace pins."
Bird, hand, key, horseshoe motifs and bar pins.

VICTORIAN
ivory hand pin with ring and bracelet, 1-7/8". #V27847

"Quadruple Plated Silver Ware, Plated on Pure White Metal"
Card stand, Berry or fruit dish, Fruit stand with ruby glass bowl.

MERIDAN silver plate cake
basket with ornate handle, rolled edge and etched design in bowl, circa
1900. View
#a28508

"Berry or fruit dish with spoon, blue, ruby or amber
colored bowl".

"Quadruple Plated Silver Ware, Plated on Pure White Metal"
Patent Jewel Box, satin lined, cut glass bottle;
Sugar Bowl and Spoon Holder.

"Quadruple Plated Silver Ware, Plated on Pure White Metal"
Toilet sets with square black decorated glass bottles.

"Fine clocks and bronzes".