Description

Early 20th Century: Original, 14K yellow gold textured fox head brooch with bead set round ruby gemstone eyes. The brooch has a hinged pin and locking catch. Details include Brooch Attributes: Weight: 22.90 gms, Design: Fox Head, Metal content: 14K yellow gold, manufacturing: Cast and assembled, Type of pin: Hinged with locking catch, Length/Width: 36.0 / 35mm, Setting: Bead set, Condition: Very Good, Hallmark: 14K, Trademarked JEC and Co, Comments: This item is by J.E. Caldwell and Co. Ruby (Corundum) Melee Attributes: Shape and cut: Round faceted, Weight: 0.06 to 0.06 ct each, Number: 2, Total weight: 0.12 ct (estimated), Clarity: Type II, Moderately included, Transparency: Semi-transparent, Color: Medium dark strong red, Cut: Good, Polish: Good, Brilliancy: Good – 50% to 70%, Comments: Strong red fluorescence. The matching earrings are 14K yellow gold textured fox heads, each with bead set round ruby gemstone eyes. The earrings have screw style clip-on ear wires. Total weight of the earrings is 5.4 grams, with length 21mm and width 12mm. Cast and assembled. Condition is good, with hallmark 14K and trademark JEC & Co. Designed by J.E. Caldwell & Co. There are 4 round faceted rubies, with weight 0.05 ct each. Clarity is type II, moderately included. Transparent, with dark, slightly brownish red color. Cut is good and polish is good. Brilliancy is fair, 30% to 40%. One gemstone has a surface-reaching inclusion/crack. Fox and horseshoe brooch in 14K yellow gold, textured fox head, with bead set round ruby gemstone eyes. The fox head is situated in the middle of a polished and textured horseshoe component. The brooch has a hinged pin and locking catch. The total weight is 4.7 grams. Cast and assembled. Length is 20m and width is 19mm. Condition is good, hallmark 14K, with no hallmark. This item is not a true match to the earrings and other brooch; it was not made by JE Caldwell & Co. There are 2 round faceted rubies with a weight of 0.01 ct each. Clarity is type II, moderately included. Transparent, with medium purplish red color, good cut, good polish and good brilliancy, 50% to 70%. Total weight 33 grams Please view photos.

Medium

14K Gold

Date

Early 20th Century

Condition Report

Very Good

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

Vintage 14K gold fox head jewelry sets, featuring pins and earrings, gained popularity during the Victorian (1837–1901), Edwardian, and Art Deco eras, peaking in the early 20th century. These pieces often symbolize wit, prosperity, and the fox-hunting tradition, frequently featuring diamond or ruby eyes. Fox purchased these from a Western NC auction house in 2020.

Provenance

Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina

Notes

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