Go Back to Upcoming LotsByrd Family, Rockingham Co.Jewelry Set
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1059121Location
Virginia, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
March 3, 2023Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
Jewelry SetMaterial
10k Yellow GoldGemstone
CoralGender
MenStyle
Antique / VintageDescription
BYRD FAMILY, ROCKINGHAM CO., SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA AND RELATED ANTIQUE / VINTAGE GOLD AND OTHER MEN'S JEWELRY, LOT OF 30 PIECES, comprising a group with a note that reads "Studs, that were worn and owned by: Great Grandfather Wm. P. Byrd and Great Uncle, Abram Samuel Byrd" featuring various pieces including two studs with ovoid engine-turned engraved tops that test as 10K gold fineness, a single 10K yellow gold cufflink with engraved "JHB" monogram, a pair of gold-filled cufflinks with one being broken and lacking pieces, and a round pin with a coral-type bar to top and lacking pin fastener; a pair of shirt studs with round tops having floriform engraved design having note that reads "pr. gold shirt studs belonged to my great uncle David Moore. His wedding shirt studs / RBB / 1960"; a pocket watch chain with round disk-form fob having engraved "JHB" initials; and four Kiwanis pins including one 14K white gold Past Treasurer and one 14K yellow gold-top Past Treasurer, a Kiwanis charm/pendant, an American Legion pin, and an Augusta Military Academy pin. Some pieces with marks, four marked or tested for gold fineness. Total weight of four gold pieces including enamel: 4.9 grams. 19th and 20th century. Watch chain 9" LOA.Condition
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From the John H. and Joan S. Byrd estate collection, Harrisonburg, VAEstimates: $80 – $120
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