Identify Antique Bracelet Maker: Thompson & Vogel, Tot - Expert Analysis

Question
I have a brass hinged bracelet, probably 1920's, has scrolling and leaves on one side of hinge, has inscription in middle of scrolling, also has a triangle with a T in the middle on the inside back.  Can you identify maker?  

Answer
Hello Melissa and thank you for your inquiry. Your bracelet sounds lovely.  I did find a T inside an inverted triangle (or "V" that belonged to Thompson and Vogel in Cincinnati Ohio c. 1940's and also a T inside a triangle that belonged to Totten and Sommer Company in North Attleboro Mass. c. 1896. A large "T" inside a triangle was the mark for Tushnett and Elters, New York c. 1915 and they produced mostly 10 and 14K gold items. Hope these give you some ideas. My information came from American Jewelry Manufacturers book and you can probably find a copy in your local library if you want to visually match up your mark.

Sally
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