Antique Monograms

[said]

MonogramsA monogram is a group of two or more letters, overlapping or intertwining one another to form a design or symbol. They usually represented the initials of the family’s or individual’s name.Monograms were sometimes inlaid into the tops of boxes, personalising them for their owners, and could be accompanied by a crest, emblem, coronet or even crown. These monograms were then engraved to add extra decoration and definition, creating an almost three-dimensional effect.

Has anyone ever tried to decipher an antique monogram? It is an art in itself.

This is one type - can you read it?

[Styx]

MonogramsA monogram is a group of two or more letters, overlapping or intertwining one another to form a design or symbol. They usually represented the initials of the family’s or individual’s name.Monograms were sometimes inlaid into the tops of boxes, personalising them for their owners, and could be accompanied by a crest, emblem, coronet or even crown. These monograms were then engraved to add extra decoration and definition, creating an almost three-dimensional effect.

Has anyone ever tried to decipher an antique monogram? It is an art in itself.

This is one type - can you read it?

Florence?

[jamyramy]

i inherited my great grandads signet ring.engraved american style ,as he traded betwixt the continents.yep true engraving is an artform as well as craft of the highest abilitys to in combination be.people today have become detached from the appreciation of craftspeoples skills and endeavours.craftsand skilled arts are away of life and also alifetimes dedication.its anever endng journy .no quest for perfection and creation.when as a craftsman you cease trying to make that next job bettter ,youve stopped trying. and settled for best as could be.!

[donkey22]

MonogramsA monogram is a group of two or more letters, overlapping or intertwining one another to form a design or symbol. They usually represented the initials of the family’s or individual’s name.Monograms were sometimes inlaid into the tops of boxes, personalising them for their owners, and could be accompanied by a crest, emblem, coronet or even crown. These monograms were then engraved to add extra decoration and definition, creating an almost three-dimensional effect.

Has anyone ever tried to decipher an antique monogram? It is an art in itself.

This is one type - can you read it?

Beautiful piece of craftsmanship. I’d agree with the top reply and also say Florence. Do you a have a date for this particular piece?

[Little Londoner]

It looks like a nurses belt buckle and it is Florence.

?Could it be a museum piece in a Nursing or Crimean War museum representing Florrie Nightingale

[gsgsgs]

It looks like a nurses belt buckle and it is Florence.

?Could it be a museum piece in a Nursing or Crimean War museum representing Florrie Nightingale

It's a brass inlay on an antique jewelry box, can't see a date.

[Desert Region]

http://www.antiquebox.org/monograms-crests-emblems/

[gsgsgs]

http://www.antiquebox.org/monograms-crests-emblems/

That's were I found it, google image search

[said]

That's were I found it, google image search

Yes, very good. Florence it is - not sure of the date. There appears to be a certain method in applying these. The most prominent letter is the initial of the surname, the second most prominent is the initial of the Christian name and the least prominent is the middle name. Jammy, have you got a photo of your ring, please?

[local]

Yes, very good. Florence it is - not sure of the date. There appears to be a certain method in applying these. The most prominent letter is the initial of the surname, the second most prominent is the initial of the Christian name and the least prominent is the middle name. Jammy, have you got a photo of your ring, please?

You seem to have lost your voice on the recent anti-vaxxer covid deaths.

[gsgsgs]

Yes, very good. Florence it is - not sure of the date. There appears to be a certain method in applying these. The most prominent letter is the initial of the surname, the second most prominent is the initial of the Christian name and the least prominent is the middle name. Jammy, have you got a photo of your ring, please?

I couldn't read it and still can't even though I know it says Florence!

[said]

I couldn't read it and still can't even though I know it says Florence!

Well at least you are very honest. I could not make it out immediately. Has anyone any other examples of monograms?

[said]

You seem to have lost your voice on the recent anti-vaxxer covid deaths.

Were you a resident of Pendle Hill by any chance?

[local]

Were you a resident of Pendle Hill by any chance?

I just thought you might like to give us the benefit of your "knowledge"

[Desert Region]

I just thought you might like to give us the benefit of your "knowledge"

...with particular respect to this thread of yours:

Nurses Strike

https://www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/f...e-55051426.htm