After trying for some time I was finally able to buy an affordable piece that Carter & Gough had made through Ebay. $39.00 including shipping, which is a "snip". I certainly couldn't make one for that!
About 2-3/8" long, the head is about 1/2" diameter.
4 small pearls, lovely blue guilloche enamel work. There is a small fracture that you can only see if you look very close with a loupe.
It is marked on the stick, "14K" followed by the Carter, Gough & Company mark, a "C" inside an arrowhead. It is also engraved with a date on the back – "7 . 6 . 14" and the name, "M’S. Obw."
I would love to find some earlier pieces from the period when Aaron ran the company, and I keep hunting for bargains. I am also saving any pictures from auctions that I have not won, in hopes of documenting what pieces the company produced.
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This calls for a visit to inspect the stickpin and the family. I'll be out west for the winter and hope to amtrek north from Marin. Auntie A
I am so glad to find your site. I have a pin that was made by your ancestors. I was wondering if you could tell me the approx. time it was made and if the catch on the back is complete or broken. The clasp holds the pin in place, but I have seen others like this closer have another piece to lock it in the open space on my "C" clasp. If it is broken, can it be fixed?
This pin belonged to my Mothers Mother. I currently operate a shop at the URL shown to sell family things that no one in my family cares to inherit, I am not out to make a tun of money, only to find good homes and make enough to keep my shop going. I am happy to say that to date I have found 73 objects new homes with people that will love them.
The pin is not yet on my site, but I can send you photo's to look at if you would be so kind.
Thank you in advance for any information you may be able to give me.
Send me the pics, I'll have a look.
nickandfelice@gmail.com
Did your ancestors also use an acorn stamp?
did your ancestors also use an acorn stamp as a hallmark?
Not that I'm aware of.
I have a Carter Gough art nouveau locket with a mythological sea creature on it. Clearly marked. Emerald eye. Mint condition. Snaps shut easily.
What is it worth?
I have an Egyptian Revival stick pin from Carter and Gough available on my etsy pagewhich can be found at my instagram: the_manwaring_collection
I just purchased a cool Carter & Gough CO brooch and based on my research it's the god Pan. I'd love to send you pics of it if you're interested in adding them to your collection or maybe you have some additional info on the piece!
I'd love to see pictures emmillius. cartertools@gmail.com
I just purchased a lovely Edwardian sweetheart bracelet with a heart shaped padlock clasp. It took me a few hours to identify the tiny (almost microscopic) arrowhead with the letter c in the center. It is definitely Carter Gough. The padlock appears to open with a key that is missing. I'm taking the bracelet to my friend who restores antique jewelry. It is a unique piece.
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