posted 07-03-2007 08:24 PM            

These Victorian cufflinks are by a company called "Acme". Their trademark is a fairly elaborate one, as seen below. The name ACME can just be seen in the design. The findings themselves are also stamped ACME. There are a few Acmes listed in Rainwater's jewelry trademark book, but none that fit in date or product lines.

Here is a turn-of-the-century swan pendant, with plique-a-jour wings (some losses) and garnet eyes. This is marked STERLING with a star-like trademark.

Here is a French silver & marcasite pin. It is marked BATIK FRANCE and with the .800 silver hallmark.

Finally, a mid-century modern pendant. It is made of Lucite or some kind of plastic with an embedded abstract design in brown, red, black, and a dusty gold color. The back is a greenish color and signed, under the clear surface, "V. Barkley."

posted 05-12-2008 02:05 PM            

The manufacturey of Fred I Marcy & Co is located at 95 Pine street. A spacious floor, 75 by 150 feet, is occupied, machinery being driven by steam power. The business was established under the management of James H Sturdy and Fred I Marcy in 1867. The present firm succeeded to the plant January 1st, 1878. About 65 skilled artisans are employed. A full line of jewelry is made, but the specialty of the house is the Acme Lever Sleeve and Collar buttons.