Signed LFC vintage costume jewelry
Based in Southend-on-sea of Essex, southeast England, and incorporated on 30 December 1952, L F Coverdale & Co Ltd began its activity in 1947.
Originally headed by Phyllis Matilda Ellen Wickenden, a small team of craftsmen made high quality brooches, pins, pendants, and clip-on earrings using 24 K gold. Also, silver, enamel, Swarovski crystals, rhinestones, and cultured pearls. The maker’s mark includes initials L.F.C.
Noteworthy, they made jewelry both for sale and for other British jewelry companies. Among them, in particular, were Rosita, Butler & Wilsons and others.
In 1964 Nadine Ellen Joan Wickenden joined the family business and soon became its director. The company ceased to exist in 1995.
Amethyst purple and green crystal gold plated flower broochMaker’s markArt Deco gold plated brooch. Opaque quartz, pearls, rhinestonesBaguette crystal rhinestone gold plated flower broochBaroque pearl brooch with flower and leavesBee gold plated, seed pearl pendantComedy and tragedy mask gold plated black crystal broochCrystal encrusted 22 K gold plated broochCrystal flower gold plated clip-on earringsGolfer brooch pin of gold tone, crystalsLeaf brooch. Gold plated, clear crystalsLion gold plated emerald eyes rhinestone broochLizard silver plated clear crystal broochMaltese Terrier brooch. 22 K gold, Swarovski crystalsPlaying Cards gold plated black and ruby crystal broochesRose flower brooch. Rhodium plated, Swarovski crystalSilver and gold plated, Swarovski crystals, rhinestones and pearl pendantsSpaniel brooch. 22 Gold plated, Swarovski topaz crystal. 4.5cmSpider brooch. Faux baroque pearl, baguette crystal, seed pearl, silver platedTurquoise enamel crystal gold plated broochMaker’s mark
