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.
Fair to very good overall condition with minor to moderate wear and other imperfections including surface scratches, bending, dents, nicks, losses/breaks, and worn spots to finishes.