Vintage Thomas L Mott TLM Charms and Jewelry
Thomas L Mott Vintage Enamel Charms
A while back I posted some photos of my TLM charm collection. Since that time I've acquired a few more so I'm updating the pictures. These are all TLM, mostly enamels, and the bracelet that the British Isle charms are on is also marked TLM. I believe the filigree bracelets are original to the Thomas L Mott Caribbean island bracelets that were sold as souvenirs. They are not marked TLM but I've consistently seen them with vintage TLM bracelets I've found in tact.
In my quest I've found that that the Thomas L Mott company is also known for other jewelry pieces. They are famous for their Butterfly Wing Jewelry, you can find out some of the history on The Jewelry Ring website. However some of Mott's less known jewelry lines are Sweetheart Badges, which are small pins and jewelry ornaments produced during WWI and WWII with British Military emblems. They were purchased by soldiers and sent back to their sweethearts at home. Now these are considered vintage military collectibles.
I've found most information on the Thomas L Mott company to be sketchy. My research has revealed the company was founded in 1875 and popularized butterfly wing jewelry when they exhibited at the British Empire Exhibition of 1924. TLM acquired the Henry W. King Co. in 1925 and Owen Brothers Co. in 1933 and became the largest producer of butterfly wing jewelry of the era. Then at some point the Thomas L Mott Company was purchased by Shiptons LTD of London which is still in business today. As I continue to learn I'll inform my readers. Please leave comments if you know more about this fascinating old jewelry firm.
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- Thomas L Mott Vintage Enamel Charms
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- TLM Enamel Island Charm Bracelet
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- Thomas L Mott Tropical Enamel Charms
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- TLM British Islands Charm Bracelet
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- TLM Vintage Charm Collections Started
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- TLM Butterfly Wing Brooch
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- TLM Sweetheart Pin
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About the Author: Wanda Fitzgerald is a Florida native and an vintage charm collector who loves to share her adventures in an e-commerce jewelry business with anyone who is interested.
Dear Wanda,
thank you so much for creating your site! I’ve just discovered a mid-sixties TLM 7 charm bracelet (England, Jersey, Ireland, Switzerland,Australia, Isle of White & Africa)that belonged to my Gran. It seems to be a mismatch of various collections but I hope to continue to add to the collection.
Is there a reference anywhere of the orginal collection contents and accompanying bracelet design/marks?
Many thanks and greetings from the UK, Pippa x