Description: ROKESLEY Shop (OH) rare Sterling Arts & Craft Hat Pin. Shipped with USPS First Class. The Rokesley Shop was started by Louis Rorheimer in Cleveland sometime around 1904 (according to Leslie Marting's article in Silver Magazine) or 1907 (as reported by Leslie A. Piña in LOUIS RORIMER / A Man of Style). Rorheimer later changed his name to Rorimer because of anti-German sentiments during WWI. The name Rokesley was formed from the first two letters of his name along with parts of the names of two former students of his who worked at the shop -- Mary Blakeslee and Ruth Smedley. It lasted only until 1916 (Piña) or 1920 (Marting). The Rokesley Shop produced fine handmade items in copper, brass, silver, and gold. According to Piña: "Rorimer's first priority in any art form was beauty and harmony, so the effect of copper or brass, such as that used by the Rokesley Shop, could be as pleasing as that of silver or gold. While addressing the National Council of Jewish Women at their Autumn Social in 1903, he said, 'The intrinsic value of an article has nothing to do with its value as an ornament.'" Old patina intact. Excellent original condition. Featuring cabochon Amethyst in center 1 1/2 inches in diameter with a 8 3/4 long pin. Please look closely at the pictures as they are part of the description Questions and additional pix requests are always welcomed
Price: 4900 USD
Location: Bayside, New York
End Time: 2025-01-11T20:05:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Rokesley Shop. Cleveland OH
Metal: Sterling Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Main Stone: Amethyst
Signed: Yes
Jewelry Department: Fine
