Vintage? Antique? cast brass and sterling brooch

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by wenna, Nov 20, 2019.

  1. wenna

    wenna Well-Known Member

    I'm not sure what to think about this brooch. When and where may this have been made? It looks cast to me; the center decoration is marked 925. A newer studio piece made to look older maybe? The pin 'hinge' is one I haven't seen. The one remaining stone (I'm assuming glass) is a purple color. It measures approx 2" by 3/4". Thanks for your thoughts! IMG_5012[1].jpg IMG_5014[1].jpg IMG_5015[1].jpg
     
    wenna, Nov 20, 2019
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  2. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    You are correct - it is cast, is there a small rounded stone missing also?

    I've never seen a pin "hinge" quite like that, following..
     
    antidiem, Nov 20, 2019
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  3. wenna

    wenna Well-Known Member

    Yes, I think it's missing 2 stones, one round and one shaped like a leaf or navette. The hinge has me real curious.
     
    wenna, Nov 20, 2019
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  4. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Me too! ;)
     
    antidiem, Nov 20, 2019
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  5. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    There have been a number of similar clasp posted in the past.It is like a safety pin clasp.
     
    Hollyblue, Nov 20, 2019
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