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Re: Identifying the name on the seal?

wendyschnur — 2019-06-06 13:05:39Z

Technically, "Willelmi" isn't Latin, either--the Latin would be Guglielmi. Willelmi is a latinized version of William. The father's name could be almost any "nationality," and might be an abbreviated version of a longer name. I'm afraid I don't have any ideas about what your seal says, though.

Re: Identifying the name on the seal?

306cjw — 2019-06-06 09:55:31Z

Thanks Wendy, it helps to have another pair of eyes look at it!

Do you think that's a "W" at the end? As in the name of whoever William was a son of?

I can't think of any Latin names that end "LW" and looking again at the pcture it seems it would be at most a four later name. The only thing I can think of from the picture is "Eilw" which is an old Welsh name for a certain saint.

I *thught* I found one reference online to a "William son of Eilw" from a later time period so not outside the relams of possibility. But actually it's "Eilwin"I can't think why the majority would be in Latin and then a switch to Welsh but I'm stumped for William's fathers name!

Re: Identifying the name on the seal?

wendyschnur — 2019-06-04 12:41:57Z

This appears to say "Sigill Willelmi filii..." [seal of William son of ....] If you Google that phrase you'll find a couple of possibilities for the last word, and even some illustrations.

Identifying the name on the seal?

306cjw — 2019-06-03 13:08:10Z

Wondering if anyone can help identifying the inscription on this wax seal?

I'm told that it's 13th Century and British .

I'm not certain at all, but I think it could say:
"+ SIGILL WILLELOU • FIL??LW"

Which, I think, would be:
SIGILL = Latin for "seal"
WILLELOU = Norman for "William"? But really not sure about the end, especially the last 2 letters
FIL = Son of?
And the last bit throws me completely. Unfortunately it looks like their was damage to the seal and some letters are corroded. I've "google searched" Latin or Norman names or places or words that end with "W" and found nothing. I could well be wrong and it might be a different letter but I just can't see it.

Anyone have any idea or advice?

Re: Information on badge/brooch

barbdale_1 — 2019-04-03 02:28:03Z

Where did she live at that age?

I see she was in Cornwall. I would suggest you post the image on the board for Cornwall, England, in case others have the same pin.

Information on badge/brooch

crust173 — 2019-04-01 10:05:10Z

Hello,
The attached image is of a little brooch/badge that was found in my grandmother's jewelry box after she passed away. We do not know what it is or the significance of why she kept it.
She was born Daisy Ellen Molland, 2nd October 1899 to parents Henry James Molland and Mary Jane Pill. In 1906 she would have been 5 turning 6 in the October, if that is a year on the badge. I've wondered if it was a school badge.
I've tried searching the net but have not found anything so far.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Christine

Re: Antique and vintage jewelry

mcarus2 — 2019-03-09 04:59:01Z

I have a locket that I bought in the early 1970's from a flea market . It is a round locket that is yellow colored metal with rhinestones that depict the Armistice in WWI . On the back are initials . Inside is a small pic of a man with a hat in the style from 1910's. Also enclosed is a 4 leaf clover and a stamp . Have always wondered what lady kept it and who was the man in the photo. I wondered if he had been a soldier during WWI .
Antique jewelry holds many stories of someones life.

Antique and vintage jewelry

diskoverit — 2018-08-16 23:31:59Z

The purpose of this board is for posting inquires and photos related to vintage jewelry in any form, novelty, gadget, military, costume, etc, for help in identifying it.

This board may not be used for the purpose of promoting, selling, bartering or trading jewelry. Posts of this nature will be removed and reported.

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Re: Antique and vintage jewelry

diskoverit — 2018-08-16 23:31:58Z

Take a look at this website:
http://boingboing.net/2010/02/24/mourning-jewelry.html

Re: WW1 Baghdad 1917 Ring

diskoverit — 2018-08-16 23:31:55Z

Go to this link: http://www.francisfrith.com/bristol/memories/bristol-high-st...

use your keyword find: Kemp, and it will highlight what you are looking for.
Otherwise, scroll almost to the bottom, you will find your source there.

Do you have a name that might belong to the ring?

Re: WW1 Baghdad 1917 Ring

diskoverit — 2018-08-16 23:31:55Z

I can do a name look up for heroes of WWI. Some received medals, some did not, but were named for t heir heroism.
Name?

Re: Vintage Mexico Jewelry

diskoverit — 2018-08-16 23:31:47Z

I visited the ancient city of Copan, Honduras a few years ago. There, the Mayans played a ball game in a two sided court. It was a game of death, if your team lost, you were all put to death.
When I saw the pendant, I immediately thought that this could be a piece of jewelry showing the sport. The pendant is really neat, good find.

http://www.ancient.eu/article/604/

I wonder what the other piece, it's very interesting.

Re: Unknown person - interesting brooch

diskoverit — 2018-08-16 23:31:47Z

That is the Eastern Star Emblem Pendant Circa 1915, which would fit the time period given the clothing she is wearing. The Matron's of the Eastern Star wore the pin.
I don't really know anything about them, they are likely the female version of the Mason's.

Re: can anyone tell me who made this piece of jewelry

diskoverit — 2018-08-16 23:31:46Z

Information on each designer can be found with each link
Lisner Jewelry
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/costume-jewelry/lisner

Coro Jewelry
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/costume-jewelry/coro

Re: looking for the owner of a silver bracelet w/ names and dates

jmcoody — 2017-04-14 12:57:18Z

Thanks for your response! Yes I did all of those things first and for a couple of months (posting on Craigslist and local message boards, posting signs throughout the neighborhood, newspaper ads etc) and I'm now trying this route since all else hasn't worked. I was hoping I might find someone interested in the challenge of trying to tie together these names and dates, if it's even possible.

Re: looking for the owner of a silver bracelet w/ names and dates

deeflint01 — 2017-04-14 03:30:32Z

You might try putting an ad or letter to the editor in the local newspaper. Perhaps the local radio stations would be interested in helping. While the police probably would not go looking for the owner, that might be the first place the owner would check when they found they had lost it.

Re: looking for the owner of a silver bracelet w/ names and dates

jmcoody — 2017-04-13 16:57:47Z

That would pretty much insure that it would end up in storage, never to be seen by the owner again. They wouldn't spend one second thinking about how to find the owner. So yeah I thought about it....bad idea.

Re: looking for the owner of a silver bracelet w/ names and dates

infosending1 — 2017-04-13 02:20:59Z

Did it not occur to you to hand it in to the local police. ?!

Re: Antique and vintage jewelry

bari_burke — 2015-09-17 01:24:38Z

Mourning jewelry was often brooches made of the hair of the deceased. Saving the hair of a loved one was a popular during the Civil War & Victorian traditions. Often the beloved had a locket or a broach with the hair of their loved one during war.

Re: Antique and vintage jewelry

bari_burke — 2015-09-17 01:24:28Z

Re: WW1 Baghdad 1917 Ring

bari_burke — 2015-09-17 01:20:47Z

Sounds like England to me

Re: Vintage Mexico Jewelry

bari_burke — 2015-09-17 01:18:00Z

925 is the symbol for sterling silver

Unknown person - interesting brooch

LDickin628 — 2015-08-24 02:15:38Z

This photograph was found in our family photographs. I have no idea who the subject is, and I'm hoping that the distinctive brooch she is wearing will give me a clue. Would anyone like to hazard a guess?

Re: Antique and vintage jewelry

thaff111 — 2012-08-01 23:38:52Z

How can you identify mourning jewelry from regular jewelry? I have some that are mainly black, but from what I've seen, there are many brooches, etc., that were considered "mourning jewelry." When did the trend of wearing it end? What was the length of time you were supposed to wear it?

The Eight Pointed Star Worn by European Nobility

ghkratz786 — 2013-07-12 06:46:33Z

There is a badge, consisting of a large eight pointed star, usually worn midway between the left shoulder and the waist, that appears in just about every portrait of a European noble from the early 1700's to the beginning of the twentieth century.

It was worn with both military uniforms and civilian garb, in just about every country, kingdom and duchy in Europe. It looks like some sort of insignia designed to indicate that its wearer is a member of the nobility, but I have been unable to find any explanation of its origin, what it indicates, what it was called, or who issued it.

Is there anyone out there who can shed light on this mystery?

Help identifying monogram

katwalk87 — 2017-04-09 21:52:34Z

Hi my mum has a watch which she thinks came from the mcintyre side of the family...but not definately. Can anyone work out the initials or tell me what order to read them in

Re: The Eight Pointed Star Worn by European Nobility

JeffH01 — 2013-07-13 01:12:53Z

The Brunswick star design features as the emblem of Orders of Chivalry of many countries; each design varies slightly. In the Napoleonic era The Order of the Black Eagle was one such award; look it up for a list of recipients

In the UK the Garter Star relating to the Order of the Garter, the most senior and the oldest British Order of Chivalry was founded by Edward III in 1348, is a current example that you see worn by some members of the Royal Family with military uniforms.

Re: WW1 Baghdad 1917 Ring

Robbo1326 — 2013-03-25 01:23:28Z

Hi
Like I said, it could be any one of them, it may not even be limited to the men.
Here are the siblings:
Annie Byrt
Arthur W Byrt
Frederick G Byrt
Hilda Byrt
Edith R Byrt
Leonard Byrt
Douglas R Byrt
I know that Arthur, Frederick and Douglas all died in the war. I also know Edith was a nurse.
Thanks

Re: WW1 Baghdad 1917 Ring

Robbo1326 — 2013-03-24 01:20:16Z

Hi
I've checked out the website, but I knew most of it already, although the Cary Grant thing was interesting.
I don't have a first name, but it must belong to one of my Grandfather's siblings, who were all Byrt.
Thanks
Josh

WW1 Baghdad 1917 Ring

Robbo1326 — 2013-02-02 21:03:50Z

Hi
I recently found a ring in my Grandmothers spare room. I am not sure what metal it is, but I believe it to be brass or something similar.

It is engraved with 'Baghdad 1917' with the symbol of the Ottoman Empire Flag above it.

In the box it reads

'W W Kemp & Co
Goldsmiths and Silversmiths
44, Stokes Croft
Bristol'

I have searched for this jewellers but have had no luck finding anything from them. I assume the ring was given to soldiers in WW1 following an offensive in Iraq (or the past equivalent).

Anything I can be told would be fantastic.

Thanks

Josh

looking for the owner of a silver bracelet w/ names and dates

jmcoody — 2017-04-11 18:41:29Z

I found a silver bracelet recently (it was in the middle of a street in downtown Columbia SC). I came here hoping to find a way to ID the owner and return it to him or her, but I'm not having much luck so far. It's clearly old and a family keepsake. Can anyone help? If you think you can figure it out, I'll be happy to send more pics/info if needed. Here's the list of names and dates on the charms:

Barbara 8/30/32
Larry 5/11/37
Sonny 9/6/39
Carol 2/26/40
Ronnie 12/3/42
Ricky 3/6/45
Ralph Jr. 10/24/46
Cindy 11/23/48
Kathy 1/30/52
Barry 6/8/55
Billy Bingham 3/10/47 ** this is the only one that seems to have first and last name
Johnny 6/2/46

Thank you for any help or direction you can provide!
JC

can anyone tell me who made this piece of jewelry

harrodporitz — 2016-12-16 20:29:42Z

I'm going through my mother's estate and she has a lot of vintage jewelry. There are several pieces with this swirl emblem and one piece she has marked Coro and another is marked Lisner. Can anyone tell me anything about this mark and piece.

Vintage Mexico Jewelry

amifer415 — 2015-04-04 14:18:32Z

Hi,
I bought these at an estate auction and I am wondering what they are. They say Made in Mexico - in Spanish on the back and 925 and three letters that I believe are PHC. They also have a circular stamp with a line in it. They measure about 3 1/4 x 2 1/2" and 2 3/4" x 2"
The second picture shows a pendant that is around 1 1/2" in diameter and simply says Mexico on the back. Thank you for any help!