Silver Marcasite Brooch

Looking a bit of help if anyone would know anything about this brooch its sterling silver marcasite and is signed .There is a sterling mark then some writing as follows, 2/1746 cant make out next word followed by LXANX then a name Paul steiv thats what the name looks like the last letter looks like a V i have tried other letters but found nothing.

 

May I suggest a better close up of the marked part?

 

Seconded. I can't see a darned thing. It looks like a 40s design, but the hinge is all wrong, and it once had a rollover clasp. Luckily those work just fine as C clasps too.

 

Hi was able to get this close up the marks are written on the brooch and it says sterling along one edge.

 

looks like that puppy has had a rough life...and some dealer scratched a lot of marks on it...

 

Don't know anything about dogs as this is the jewellery board, looking some help to identify this signed brooch which reads 2/746 can't read next line then L x or y ANXS and Paul Steiv .Have tried other letters for the surname but nothing any genuine replies appreciated thank you.

 

I enlarged your photograph but can't help. Maybe these enlarged images will help someone else to recognize it.

 

With the new photos,the piece looks like a poorly cast and finished student piece.

 

Thanks for all the replies I was just curious as I picked it up with some other silver brooches and didn't notice the sterling mark or the writing until I cleaned it up.