Walter E. Hayward & Co. H in a Diamond Lozenge by: Yvonne
Maharba,
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To break down the marks on your gold-filled vintage Brooch:
1/20 - is the ratio representing the weight of the gold layer to the total item weight.
12K - is the purity of the gold layer. 12K means the bonded layer is 50% pure gold and 50% other metal alloys.
GF stands for "Gold-Filled"
"H" in a Diamond is the makers trademark. This is the trademark associated with Walter E. Hayward & Co. well-known jewelry manufacturer of vintage costume Jewelry and fine Jewelry who was based in Attleboro, Massachusetts, US.