Kaleidoscope effect

Jewellery kaleidoscope

Paye Baker antique silver jewelry

Spread the love
Paye Baker antique silver jewelry

Pansy flower pin. Sterling silver, enamel. Paye Baker antique silver jewelry

Paye Baker antique silver jewelry (1900-1950s)
The history of one of the oldest American silverware companies Paye & Baker Mfg. Co. began in 1900 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. However, the company’s predecessor was Simmons & Paye Co., founded by Charles Paye and Jessie O. Simmons in 1896 in Providence, Rhode Island. The name change of the company occurred in 1900 when Frank L. Baker became the second owner of the company, succeeding Jessie O. Simmons. In addition, the owners of the revitalized company, along with their families and workshops, moved to North Attleboro, Massachusetts.
The company continued the production of silver items – napkin holders, elegant serving and souvenir spoons, figured forks, matchboxes, ashtrays, handbags, cigarette cases, belt buckles, buttons, etc. Meanwhile, jewelry included Art Nouveau brooches, pendants, rings, and hatpins. Also, silver jewelry included teddy bear jewelry, hair combs, celluloid products, and more.
The company’s marking is unique in its design – these are three separate P & B signs inside three hearts and the word sterling.
Notably, in the 1950s, Paye & Baker Mfg. Co. ceased to exist, absorbed by the Bishop Company.

Sterling silver modernist design brooch with glass cabochons

Sterling silver modernist design brooch with glass cabochons

Maker's mark

Maker’s mark

Paye Baker antique silver jewelry

Antique belt buckle, sterling silver

Antique belt buckle, sterling silver

Art Nouveau design pendant with inserted photo. Sterling silver, enamel, cultured pearl

Art Nouveau design pendant with inserted photo. Sterling silver, enamel, cultured pearl

Beet Sugar Factory and Refinery. Salinas. Cal. souvenir spoon with the image of industrial building. 1900

Beet Sugar Factory and Refinery. Salinas. Cal. souvenir spoon with the image of industrial building. 1900

Circle pin brooch with butterfly and violets. Handpainted enamel, sterling silver

Circle pin brooch with butterfly and violets. Handpainted enamel, sterling silver

Indian Chief sterling silver spoon

Indian Chief sterling silver spoon

Magnolia flower sterling silver ring. 1908

Magnolia flower sterling silver ring. 1908

Swallow brooch pin. Sterling silver, blue guilloche enamel

Swallow brooch pin. Sterling silver, blue guilloche enamel

Tulip design sterling silver ring

Tulip design sterling silver ring

Turtle pendant. Sterling silver, gold plated

Turtle pendant. Sterling silver, gold plated

Trademark

Trademark

Signature

Maker’s mark