BYRD FAMILY, ROCKINGHAM CO., SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VIRGINIA AND RELATED ANTIQUE / VINTAGE GOLD AND OTHER MEN'S JEWELRY, LOT OF 30 PIECES,comprising a group with a note that reads "Studs, that were worn and owned by: Great Grandfather Wm. P. Byrd and Great Uncle, Abram Samuel Byrd" featuring various pieces including two studs with ovoid engine-turned engraved tops that test as 10K gold fineness, a single 10K yellow gold cufflink with engraved "JHB" monogram, a pair of gold-filled cufflinks with one being broken and lacking pieces, and a round pin with a coral-type bar to top and lacking pin fastener; a pair of shirt studs with round tops having floriform engraved design having note that reads "pr. gold shirt studs belonged to my great uncle David Moore. His wedding shirt studs / RBB / 1960"; a pocket watch chain with round disk-form fob having engraved "JHB" initials; and four Kiwanis pins including one 14K white gold Past Treasurer and one 14K yellow gold-top Past Treasurer, a Kiwanis charm/pendant, an American Legion pin, and an Augusta Military Academy pin. Some pieces with marks, four marked or tested for gold fineness. Total weight of four gold pieces including enamel: 4.9 grams. 19th and 20th century.Watch chain 9" LOA.
Provenance: From the John H. and Joan S. Byrd estate collection, Harrisonburg, VA.