My Monogrammed Stickpin
A monogram is a design made by overlapping or combining two or more letters to form a single symbol. Monograms have been around as long as there’s been an alphabet, with varying degrees of popularity. Some people use this glyph as a signature. Fancy, monied folk liked to use them to brand their possessions.
In the late 1800s, monograms became so convoluted as to become virtually unreadable, not unlike the logo of a death metal band. Many years ago, I found this stickpin, which I choose to believe says R.W.R — my initials. Except that the first R is backward, of course.
it’s lovely. sometimes, for symmetry, letters were made backwards – so it’s totally possible your pin is RWR. either way, it’s fantastic. what’s it made of? edwina
It’s sterling. And I like symmetry, so I now solidly believe that it’s RWR!
i’m with you. it’s RWR. no doubt….what a find! and in sterling- totally lovely.