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<p>[QUOTE="Batman_2000, post: 86006, member: 481"]I appreciated everyone's input on my last jewellery thread, so I hope you don't mind me sharing some more that I've found.</p><p><br /></p><p>1. [ATTACH]21834[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]21835[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]21836[/ATTACH]</p><p>This brooch measures about 7cm across and feels quite delicate. No markings. The leaves are fairly realistic, but it's the 'clasp' that intrigues me... it's more like a 'prong'... hopefully you can see what I mean in the photos. Does anyone have more information about the design, or how old it might be?</p><p><br /></p><p>2. [ATTACH]21837[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]21838[/ATTACH]</p><p>Ornate, has a gold tone, measures 4cm. No markings I can see. The 'stone' might be glass?</p><p><br /></p><p>3. [ATTACH]21839[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]21840[/ATTACH]</p><p>Looks like this had enamel at one time... again no markings.</p><p><br /></p><p>4. [ATTACH]21841[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]21842[/ATTACH]</p><p>Unfortunately one of the stones has come out. I can't tell if it needs a good clean or if the surface metal is completely rubbed - there are hints of gold colour here and there. The stones like they are glued in somehow... would that be right for a vintage piece?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Batman_2000, post: 86006, member: 481"]I appreciated everyone's input on my last jewellery thread, so I hope you don't mind me sharing some more that I've found. 1. [ATTACH]21834[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]21835[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]21836[/ATTACH] This brooch measures about 7cm across and feels quite delicate. No markings. The leaves are fairly realistic, but it's the 'clasp' that intrigues me... it's more like a 'prong'... hopefully you can see what I mean in the photos. Does anyone have more information about the design, or how old it might be? 2. [ATTACH]21837[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]21838[/ATTACH] Ornate, has a gold tone, measures 4cm. No markings I can see. The 'stone' might be glass? 3. [ATTACH]21839[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]21840[/ATTACH] Looks like this had enamel at one time... again no markings. 4. [ATTACH]21841[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]21842[/ATTACH] Unfortunately one of the stones has come out. I can't tell if it needs a good clean or if the surface metal is completely rubbed - there are hints of gold colour here and there. The stones like they are glued in somehow... would that be right for a vintage piece?[/QUOTE]
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