Have never found a mark on this sterling starburst pin

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by scoutshouse, Oct 28, 2017.

  1. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    Any thoughts appreciated - I love this thing - I picked it up a while ago just because of the texture and design.

    It tests positive for sterling, which surprised me, I thought it was treated stainless or rhodium. It is about 3-1/8 wide. It's not old (judging by the clasp) and it's a combination of stacking elements, held by a sort of bolt in the back.

    I've pored over it a number of times and never found any mark. Why would someone cast these pieces to make what *looks like* a studio piece and not sign it? (It seems like if made by hand, it would be cast in one piece)

    I don't get it :eek:

    And therefore, have no way of pricing it! Haven't found one like it.

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    Last edited: Oct 28, 2017
    scoutshouse, Oct 28, 2017
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    It may have been a student's class project needing multiple steps,wax carving,textures,mold making,casting,etc. There are evil sadistic instructors who make things very difficult.
     
    Hollyblue, Oct 28, 2017
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  3. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    Bump

    Maybe someone in the newer crew has an opinion :) Thanks
     
    scoutshouse, Nov 3, 2018
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  4. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

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    I can’t tell if this is just some irregularity. Also did you check around the edge of center circle?
     
    i need help, Nov 4, 2018
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