Vintage RICHARDS, W.E. Co Multi Scarab GF Pin

This lovely retro gold-filled scarab pin is from the 1940’s. It was manufactured by the W.E. Richards Company of North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Measures 2 ½ inches tall and ¾ of an inch wide. The back is signed “1/20 12K GF,” for 12K gold-fill. The letters, “WRE,” for the Richards Company are stamped underneath the gold-filled mark. The carved art glass scarabs are wonderful and look like natural stones: jasper, carnelian, jade, lapis, tiger’s eye and rose quartz. The gold-fill plating is in very good vintage condition. The clasp and pin stem are in good working order. This wonderful retro gold-filled scarab brooch pin would make a wonderful addition to any vintage jewelry collection A little about the company Richards, W.E. Company: Still in business today, the W. E. Richards Company was founded in the 1902 in North Attleboro, MA. Their jewelry is usually marked "wRe" and since 1936 has been marketed under the registered trademark name Symmetalic. Symmetalic jewelry is usually made of sterling silver with 14k gold overlay, and most of their pieces reflect period Art Deco design as well as some accessories harking back to the Edwardian and Victorian eras. Richards' sterling silver vermeil jewelry includes fine quality materials like cultured pearls and Austrian aurora borealis crystals, and they also made 10k gold accessories like brooches, rings, scarf and hat pens, and pendants. We make every attempt to accurately describe items on auction. Many items we deal with are previously owned aka used, vintage and/or antique. Every effort will be made to accurately describe any flaws on an item. If an item arrives damaged or grossly misrepresented, please contact us within three days to discuss a return. If an item is listed AS-IS, there will be no return. Payment is expected within 5 business days. We will ship within 3 business days after receipt of payment. If payment cannot be made within that time frame, you should contact us immediately. This applies to PayPal, pick up requests and echecks. - We LOVE combining shipping on multiple items to save you shipping $$$. Larger items are shipped the most cost effective way for both parties. - If purchasing more than one item please wait for a combined invoice so we can save you shipping! Please note that all international sales are final. No returns are accepted on these sales. read more