STERLING SILVER ENAMEL AIREDALE WELSH OR LAKELAND TERRIER TIP RING KEY OR TRAY
A nice vintage Udall & Ballou Sterling silver Enamel Airedale, Welsh or Lakeland Terrier Tip or Ring or Key Tray, marked, 'STERLING UDALL & BALLOU', featuring a raise lip tray centered with a relief brown and black fur enamel Terrier which gives the piece such character and would make a great addition to any fine collection.
DETAILS:
- SIZE: 2-3/4 In. Diameter x 3/8 In. Height.
- WEIGHT: 27.2 Grams.
- CONDITION: Minor scuffing and tarnish, overall excellent condition.
BACKGROUND:
1888 founded in New York was one of the finest New York jewelers of the early 20th Century. In its advertisements, they mentioned locations in Palm Beach, Florida; on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island; and at rue Lafayette, Paris. The company also maintained a location on Fifth Avenue in New York.
1920s they had become one of the most prosperous firms of the period
1939 For the World’s Fair in New York, they contributed jewelery which was abstract in design and architectural in effect. They were one of the few manufacturing jewelers identified with the famous “flower style” of the 1930's
1940's During World War II, the firm closed due to the difficult financial situation

Minor scuffing and tarnish, overall excellent condition.