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~1901 Catalogue
~Daniel Low
& Co.
Jewelry
&
Sterling
Gold and Silver
Smiths
Salem, Mass.
Established
1867 |
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Older catalogues shed light on
the jewelry and accessories of times past. Illustrations date the items we
collect and enjoy today, and help us understand how these lovely things were
worn and used.
It is also interesting to see how these accessories were priced over 100
years ago. Where possible, we have added pictures of the items
illustrated in the catalogue. |
Note: These items were
photographed from private collections and are for reference only.
Jewelry that is available for sale can be accessed from the links at the bottom of this page.
Click on each picture for a larger view.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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
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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 |
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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
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#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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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
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View #A24046
STERLING thimble, ornate top,
marked sterling size 9. View #a22726 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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