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Jean Claude Champagnat for Christian Dior “Flower Blossom” ring in 18K gold set with ruby and Kunzite flower blossoms, signed, c. 1950’s
Jean Claude Champagnat for Christian Dior “Flower Blossom” ring in 18K gold set with ruby and Kunzite flower blossoms, signed, c. 1950’s
WHITING MANUFACTURING CO. North Attleboro, MA
“Koi” serving bowl with matching servers c. 1880
Sterling silver serving bowl and matching servers with applications of Koi fish behind nets, gilt interior
Marks: on base: lion with W in oval (manufacturer’s insignia), STERLING, 2124A, J.E. CALDWELL & CO. (retailer)
H: 4 3/8″ x Dia: 9 3/4″
In 1840 Albert Tifft and William Whiting started their business in North Attleboro, MA as a jewelry manufacturing company and then in 1866 created the Whiting Mfg. Co. and expanded production into small holloware as well. The Gorham Company bought Whiting in 1926 and all operations were then moved to Providence, R.I.