Antique Wordley Allsopp & Bliss 14K Gold Amethyst / Pearl Edwardian Bar Pin
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- Maker: Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss (Signed WAB)
- Metal: Yellow Gold
- Metal Purity: 14k (XRF Verified)
- Main Stone: Amethyst (3 count)
- Secondary Stone: Natural Pearl (2 count)
- Type: Brooch / Pin
- Style: Bar Pin
- Era: Edwardian (1901-1915)
- Total Weight (grams): 3.3g
- Country of Origin: United States (Newark, NJ)
- Condition: Excellent Antique Condition
An exquisite piece of American estate jewelry. This dainty Edwardian-era bar pin was crafted by the prestigious Newark, New Jersey jewelry house Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss (operating c. 1910s–1930s), renowned for producing high-end fine jewelry for elite luxury retailers like Tiffany & Co.
The brooch features a beautifully engineered, openwork box gallery wall that allows maximum light to enter from beneath the stones, enhancing their natural brilliance.
Gemstone Details:
- Amethysts: Three (3) vibrant, round purple amethysts measuring approximately 3.4 mm each, safely secured in deep gold bezels.
- Pearls: Two (2) regularly shaped round natural pearls measuring approximately 3.2 mm each, nestled securely into the top framework.
Specifications & Authenticity:
- Hallmarked: Clearly stamped on the clasp terminal cap with the stylized interlocking maker's mark "WAB" and "14K".
- Purity: Metal has been professionally XRF tested to verify 14-karat solid gold purity.
- Weight: 3.3 grams (substantial and solid craftsmanship for its delicate, slender frame).
- Dimensions: Measures exactly 52.0 mm in length by 5.2 mm in width.
- Clasp: Period-correct antique safety lever clasp (flip-latch catch).
Condition:
Excellent antique condition. The gold filigree is clean and the gemstones are securely set. The safety lever opens and closes smoothly, it moves with lighter resistance due to age but remains fully functional and wearable. The pin stem is ever to slightly wavy. This beautiful piece is structurally sound with no restoration required. Please see photos.
Excellent antique condition. The gold filigree is clean and the gemstones are securely set. The safety lever opens and closes smoothly, it moves with lighter resistance due to age but remains fully functional and wearable. The pin stem is ever to slightly wavy. This beautiful piece is structurally sound with no restoration required. Please see photos.