Art Nouveau "Wightman & Hough" gilt medallion

Composition: gold-plated metal
Condition: very good
Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 cm
Color: gold
Marking: “W & H Co”, “1/4 Gold Shell”
Country: USA
Period: 1910-1922
Jewelry style: the period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, known as Edwardian
Market value: 100-200 EUR

“Wightman & Hough Company” (W.&H. Co.) operated in Providence, Rhode Island, USA from 1856 to 1922. It is one of the most important jewelry manufacturers of the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Marking: a heart-shaped logo with “W&H Co” and “1/4 GOLD SHELL” indicates the manufacturer and material (the medallion is covered with a 1/4 layer of gold (thicker than “plated”, i.e. a more durable finish). Sentimental / religious style with a floral motif cross, decorative edges and a finely textured background. This is one of the most prized by collectors of the late 19th - early 20th century manufacturers, especially when clear markings remain. The heart-shaped logo with “1/4 GOLD SHELL” is quite rare.

More (about prices):
www.ebay.com/itm/304762501829
www.etsy.com/listing/1731713078/large-antique-wh-co-locket-with-blue-and