Description
Blackinton 14k gold/Sterling silver hand hammered pendant necklace. Very high quality with no issues. Weight and measurements in pictures. 18" necklace, Pendant is hand hammered with a very thick gauge solid 14k gold sphere.
1862 R. Blackinton & Co Founded
North Attleboro, MA
As the Civil War raged, Roswell Blackinton (Susanne Ross Blackinton-Juaires great-great-grandfather) co-founded R. Blackinton & Co with Walter Ballou; a full silver house that specialized in silver and goldsmithing, engraving, enameling, metal spinning, and more. The company stands as a significant chapter in the history of American silverware and jewelry manufacturing.
Into the early 20th century, R. Blackinton & Company increased its lines to include, at various times, sterling silver jewelry, dresser ware, fancy table pieces, novelties, and 14 karat gold merchandise. In 1937, the company added an exclusive line of fine Sterling flatware and hollowware for retail jewelers. It remained for over 100 years under the management of its founding families until its sale in 1967.
One of the companys notable achievements occurred in the mid-1960s when their Marie Louise flatware pattern was selected by the U.S. State Department. This elegant design was chosen for use in all United States embassies around the world, serving as a testament to the companys reputation for producing items of exceptional quality and design. A heritage of quality craftsmanship that S. R. Blackinton continues today.
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