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Art nouveau woman with a hat rhinestones gold-filled locket. 1910s. S & B L Lederer vintage costume jewelry

S & B Lederer vintage costume jewelry
The history of Sigmund and Benedict B. Lederer began in Providence in 1870s. Initially, the company’s name was Seery & Lederer, (Edward Seery and Sigmund Lederer) located at 117 Summer Street, 1875. The earliest mention of S & B Lederer was in 1884 ads as “Manufacturers of Fire Gilt, Nickel, Fine Electro and Silver Plated Chains”. Noteworthy, in 1907, the new owner of “Lederer”, Providence Stock Company became his nephew George T. Lederer (1880 – 1977).
Bom in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Elias Joachim Lederer. George owned the company until his retirement in 1950. Located in the S & B Lederer Building at 100 Stewart Street in Providence, the company manufactured rolled plate chains, silver novelties, chain bracelets, gold scarf pins and brooches. Also, the company made gold plated lockets with etched designs in Victorian and Art Nouveau style. Traditionally, the craftsmen used metal alloys, 14 K gold, rhinestones, and signed their pieces. The marking included “S & B L Co.” Pat. and sometimes five-pointed star, or/and “Veribest” on oval cartouche, depending on design. High quality handmade jewelry by this company is very rare and highly collectible.

Art Deco 10 K gold filled sapphire brooch. 1920s

Art Deco 10 K gold filled sapphire brooch. 1920s. S & B L

Another jewelry firm, which worked at the same time in Providence was “Henry Lederer and Brothers, Incorporated”. Undoubtedly, both companies are related by family ties. Registered on May 10, 1904, the company ceased to exist in 1948. It was a family business of three brothers Adolph, Henry, and Edward B. Lederer, the sons of Benedict Lederer, born in New York City in 1897. The company’s craftsmen marked their pieces with “HL & Bro” in capital letters.
Henry Lederer died in 1917 and Adolph in 1922. Twenty-year-old Alphonse became its president, treasurer, and secretary. He died suddenly in 1946. Then, Brier Manufacturing Company acquired the company (1948) and renamed it to Reibling-Lewis.

S & B L signature

S & B L signature

S & B L Lederer vintage costume jewelry

Antique engraved textured gold filled locket

Antique engraved textured gold filled locket

Engraved feather design gold filled bangle bracelet. 1900s

Engraved feather design gold filled bangle bracelet. 1900s

Floral design 14 K gold filled locket pendant. 1910s

Floral design 14 K gold filled locket pendant. 1910s

Gold filled floral design rhinestones locket pendant. 1930s

Gold filled floral design rhinestones locket pendant. 1930s

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Signature

Lady with Question Mark Art Nouveau locket pendant. Gold filled, rhinestones. 1930s

Lady with Question Mark Art Nouveau locket pendant. Gold filled, rhinestones. 1930s

Romantic cherub kissing a woman Art Nouveau locket pendant of gold tone. 2.5 cm. Early 1900s

Romantic cherub kissing a woman Art Nouveau locket pendant of gold tone. 2.5 cm. Early 1900s

S&BL Co signed

S&BL Co signed

Sapphire blue crystal 10 K gold plated bracelet. 1930s

Sapphire blue crystal 10 K gold plated bracelet. 1930s

Signature

Signature

Victorian style gold filled pendant-locket. 1930s

Victorian style gold filled pendant-locket. 1930s

Signature

Signature