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Antique "5-1-23" Art Deco 1920s SIZE 9 US 18K Belais chased wedding band

A slim and crisply etched Art Deco wedding band engraved for a wedding on May 1st, 1923. The band was made by Belais Manufacturing Co., the original patent holders of white gold in the United States and a highly regarded fine jewelry brand during this period. This band is engraved on three sides, with a continuous acanthus-like pattern around shank as well as patterns on both edges. Engraved inside for the couple and their wedding date. Nearly 101 years old and in remarkable condition!

Lang Antiques via Antique Jewelry University has this side note to offer about the founder of Belais Manufacturing Co.

"As an interesting aside, David Belais may be better known for his efforts on behalf of animals as the founder in 1904 of the Humane Society of New York. He served without pay as its President until his death. In 1929, he was also instrumental in establishing the first free animal clinic at the Humane Society headquarters."

Measurements: Size 9 US, 1.9 grams, 2.3 mm wide
Era: 1920s (1923)
Markings: BELAIS 18 for Belais Manufacturing Co. and a personal engraving

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