BassLegend
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Found this at a local park. I'm assuming its just junk considering the fake looking stone on it. Any ideas what it even is?
Probably just junk jewelry?
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matthias
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No idea what that is. No markings of any kind on it indicating what its made of? It may remain a mystery. GL and HH. Matt
BassLegend
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There is a "B.N." on the screw part you can see it in one of the pictures but no stamps other than that. I figured it meant "brass nickel" but a buddy said mayber the brand name?
Bugbee & Niles
http://www.illusionjewels.com/costumejewelrymarksb.html
Bugbee & Niles Co. -- Providence, RI; 1859 - 2009
Mark: B & N first used in 1913
Mark: Amber Gem
Mark: Cerulean Gem
Bugbee & Niles presentation box photo courtesy Vanessa Osborn
Larger view The earrings have the "BN" mark.
Mark: BN
Mark: Diamonglo - 1981 - cancelled 1989
Mark: Diamonray - 1981 - cancelled 2003
Mark: Converta-Gems - 1982 - cancelled 2002
Mark: Diamonart - 1982 - cancelled 2003
Another site says:
Bugbee & Niles Company: Founded in 1896 in Providence, Rhode Island. Manufacturer of gold and silver jewelry. Ceased operations by 1943.
Jewelry is marked B.& N.
Another says:
http://www.illusionjewels.com/costumejewelrymarksb.html
Bugbee & Niles Co. -- Providence, RI; 1859 - 2009
Mark: B & N first used in 1913
Mark: Amber Gem
Mark: Cerulean Gem
Bugbee & Niles presentation box photo courtesy Vanessa Osborn
Mark: BN
Mark: Diamonglo - 1981 - cancelled 1989
Mark: Diamonray - 1981 - cancelled 2003
Mark: Converta-Gems - 1982 - cancelled 2002
Mark: Diamonart - 1982 - cancelled 2003
Another site says:
Bugbee & Niles Company: Founded in 1896 in Providence, Rhode Island. Manufacturer of gold and silver jewelry. Ceased operations by 1943.
Jewelry is marked B.& N.Another says:
Bugbee & Niles was in business from the late 19th century until at least 1953. Marks include B&N, B.N., BN and others.
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Ice Scratcher
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Nice work there OZ!
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Battlecry4
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Before the advent of mass ear piercing, earrings had a screw attachment. I think your find is one of them? In fact for those who don't like the sight of blood they still sell them!
zymurgyathome
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It looks like it is from this set
http://picclick.com/BUGBEE-NILES-BN-GOLD-TONE-BLUE-RHINESTONE-400533805378.html
http://picclick.com/BUGBEE-NILES-BN-GOLD-TONE-BLUE-RHINESTONE-400533805378.html
BassLegend
Junior Member
Big thanks to everyone's input. zymurgyathome nailed it! Thanks again
