A beautiful, 14k gold ladies pocket watch that was worn as a brooch. I believe that the brooch portion was probably sold independent of the watch, although they may have been purchased at the same time. The Leon Hirsch Watch Company made the case and the gear work for this watch which was made before…Read more
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Heirloom 50 – The Family Jewels – Allerton Watch Co. Clockworks with KING DE LUXE Face Wrist Watch
This vintage rolled gold plated watch was among Laura’s items. While dirty, it is still quite a beautiful piece. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will provide as much information…Read more
Heirloom 49 – The Family Jewels – Sapphire and Pearl Brooch with Tassel
This is a small, lapel brooch of Laura’s. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will provide as much information about the item as I am able.
Heirloom 48 – The Family Jewels – Blue Diamond Intertwined Brooch
This is a pretty piece, even though it’s missing a few of the smaller diamonds. Laura must have worn it many times. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will provide…Read more
Postcard 75 – Busy as a bee around a clover plot
Harold’s uncle John, Norris’ brother, writes with the latest news from Altus.
Postcard 74 – Greetings From El Reno, Okla.
Uncle John Pieratt kept in touch with Laura and her siblings quite often.
Heirloom 47 – The Family Jewels – The Golden Earring
I said in an earlier post that I felt that most of the jewelry was costume jewelry but this one single earring does appear that it might be the real deal. It doesn’t have a match which means that Laura held onto this one for a reason – maybe in hopes that she found the…Read more
Postcard 73 – The Banjo Boys and Del
Representing “Cambria Pines By The Sea” on the air. I couldn’t find much about these performers in this 1930’s marketing postcard.
Heirloom 46 – The Family Jewels – Gorgeous Colorful Brooch
This piece stands out more than any of the others for its use of simple colors which contributes to its elegance and uniqueness. Most or all of the other pieces are gold-based and the stones are usually all one color. This one boasts stones of different size and color and shows very well in the…Read more
Heirloom 45 – The Family Jewels – Blue 1950’s MCM Brooch
A two-toned blue and gold brooch. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will provide as much information about the item as I am able.