Daniel Low & Co. - Morning Glory Antiques & Jewelry

 

Daniel Low & Co., 1901 Bangles and bracelets. Priced in the catalogue from $ .50 to $3.50 each.

14k and 18 KARAT gold BANGLES with diamonds, rubies, amethysts, and garnets.   #V23355  VICTORIAN 1" heart and key clasp embossed links 7" bracelet, circa1880.   #V27351

Heart pins, sterling silver initials, lorgnette. Priced in the catalogue from $ .25 to $5.00 each.

LORGNETTE sterling Art Nouveau Iris motif, 5" by 1-1/4".  View   View  #L20909

 

Brooches, chatelaines, veil clasps. Priced in the catalogue from $ .45 to $2.00 each.

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 with pearl, 3/4".   View   #Q23561

It is interesting to note the similarity of some jewelry motifs from decade to decade and company to company. The detail at the left shows a cupid very similar to the Eisenberg cupid clip from the 1940's shown at right.

Detail of cupid brooch from the page shown above.

EISENBERG ORIGINAL  fur clip, 2-7/8". This circa 1940 combination of silver- and gold-tone metal and clear rhinestones is truly heavenly!   View   #E20932

 

Pearl and diamond brooches and pendants. Priced in the catalogue from $18.00 to $95.00 each.

Seed pearl starburst brooch.  #Q22923

Pearl and diamond brooches and pendants.  Priced in the catalogue from $6.00 to $38.00 each.

10k SEED PEARL and ruby moon and star pin,  7/8".  View    #Q22085 Seed pearl jewelry

Fine enameled 14k gold brooches. Priced in the catalogue from $2.50 to $22.50 each.

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 seed pearl shamrock pin, 1".   View   #Q17686

14k Gold hats pins, cuff pins, bracelets and lockets.  Priced in the catalogue from $1.00 to $28.00 each.

DECORATED links 14k 7 inch long bracelet with aqua enameling, a diamond center, and a chain slide-style safety, circa 1895.   #V20328

14k Gold hats pins, brooches, links.  Priced in the catalogue from $1.00 to $25.00 each.

COIN style brooch with lovely lady's profile.  View   View   #Q24241

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."

Girls rings, boys rings, baby rings. Signet rings, highly carved and plain designs.  Priced in the catalogue from $ .75 to $16.00 each. Daniel Low & Co., 1901

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. Daniel Low & Co., 1901

14k OPAL and diamonds ring size 7, 5/8" long and with fabulous coloring.   #G23354

VICTORIAN 14k red and green cabochons ring, embossed design, size 8-1/4.   View   #G20897

Men's seal, garnet and opal rings. 14k birthmonth rings, all real stones. Priced in the catalogue from $1.60 to $18.00 each. Daniel Low & Co., 1901

GARNET cabochon pinky ring with embossed sides.   View  #G22930

SIGNET ring with the initials "JHC".   View  #G22936

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."

14k gold chains. Priced in the catalogue from $3.75 to $28.00 each.

GOLD TONE slide chain with blue striped enameled slide, 50".   View   #Q12748

Closer view of chain and fob.

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

Gold scarf pins. Stones all genuine. Priced in the catalogue from $1.50 to $16.00 each.

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  tiny delicate lingerie pins.   View  #Q19842

Belt buckles. Priced in the catalogue from $1.35 to $4.50 each.

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 metal sash brooch with buckle and bow motif, 2".   View   #i3686

According to the catalogue, these belt buckles were worn on silk ribbons passed around the waist.

STERLING silver vanity cases.

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.

CHATELAINE Victorian finger ring chatelaine, 9" from ring to bottom of pencil. The group includes a 2-5/8" sterling pencil, 2-1/3" German silver decorated notepad with pages intact, silver 2-2/3" mesh coin purse, silver 2-1/3" perfume. View View View View #L25979

Another similarity in the use of jewelry motifs comparing a detail from the catalogue with the 1950's Joseff set shown at right.

Detail of Art Nouveau lady brooch from the catalogue.

JOSEFF  princess face blue cabochons 18" by 3-1/2" necklace and 2-1/2" earrings.   View   View   #X24168

Rose bead border pattern puff boxes and dresser jars. Priced in the catalogue from $.75 to $3.50.

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 toiletries set of 4 pieces: file 6-1/2", hook 7-1/4", brush 7", cuticle 5".   View    #a17411

 

Shoe horns, curling tongs, glove stretchers, etc.  Priced in the catalogue from $.65 to $4.00.

GORHAM sterling shoe horn, roses handle.   View   #a5563

Button hooks, nail files, glove hooks.  Priced in the catalogue from $.30 to $1.00.

STERLING F nail file engraved with the initial "H", 6-1/2".    #a9102

Flasks. Sterling, lizard covered, and cut glass. Priced in the catalogue from $4.50 to $16.00 per piece.

DOMINICH & HAFF NY sterling ornate floral embossed flask, 4-1/8" by 2-1/3" .  View   View   #A24064

Glass pungents with sterling hinged lids and glass stoppers.  Priced in the catalogue from $ .75 to $3.00 per piece.

PERFUME lay-down cut glass with sterling floral lid, 4-1/4".   View   #a4576

Floral toilet sets in the "Narcissus" and "Tulip" patterns.  Priced in the catalogue from $1.00 to $10.75 per piece.

Sterling silver toilet articles chased with shield.  Priced in the catalogue from $1.25 to $11.00 per piece.

STERLING Art Nouveau roses and daisies motif pocket mirror, 4".  View   #a7060

The Heart's Ease pattern. "These are pansies... that's for thoughts".  Priced in the catalogue from $1.00 to $11.50 each.

Chatelaine bags, purses, etc.  Priced in the catalogue from $1.00 to $18.75 per piece.

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 crystal ink well, 3-1/2" wide by 3-3/4" tall.   View   View   #a22728

Desk pads and other articles for the desk.  Priced in the catalogue from $ .75 to $4.50 per piece.

STERLING 6-1/2" postal scale by Gorham circa 1900. It has a capacity of 12 ounces. The dove in the center of the scale carries a letter in its beak while the arched top of the scale is covered with flowers. View   View   View   View   View   View   #a50013

Frames and cupid desk set.  Priced in the catalogue from $2.00 to $4.25 per piece.

STERLING ink blotter with green felt bottom, 4" by 2-1/4" by 2" high.  View   View   View   #A50006

Seals, stamp boxes and other desk articles.  Priced in the catalogue from $ .50 to $1.60 per piece.

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.

STERLING owl file or needle case.  View   View   #a23558

Sterling match safes, including one with a secret opening for a miniature.  Priced in the catalogue from $1.00 to $3.50 per piece.

UNGER BROTHERS sterling 2-1/2" match safe engraved with the date "1900" and the initials "GW".  View  #21453

STERLING match safe embossed violets, engraved "MWL", hallmark "?-anchor-G", 2-1/2", dents.  View   #a16815

STERLING match safe hallmarked "Minor, Stewart", 2-1/4".  View   #a16681

"Articles for the Workbasket".  Priced in the catalogue from $ .40 to $2.00 per piece.

WHITING floral sterling silver handled skirt hem measure. View   #a20598 STERLING thread bobbin.   #a4181

Waxes, emeries and thimble cases. Sterling silver and solid gold thimbles.  Priced in the catalogue from $ .25 to $6.25 per piece.

STERLING   View   View   View   View   View   #A24046   STERLING thimble, ornate top, marked sterling size 9.  View   #a22726

Embroidery Scissors. Priced in the catalogue from $ .50 to $2.00 per piece.

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 flowers, 4-3/4".   #a9107

Lancaster Rose pattern sterling flatwear. Priced in the catalogue from $ .25 to $6.25 per piece.

LANCASTER ROSE

Also known as The Rose Bead pattern.  Priced in the catalogue from $5.00 to $7.50 per piece.

LANCASTER ROSE

The Witch spoons, originally made as Salem souvenirs. Priced in the catalogue from $1.00 to $3.50 per piece.

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.

CHILD'S sterling nursery rhyme spoon.  View    #a24018

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.

 

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