Featured Confusing Brooch..18th or more modern repro?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by RachelW, Sep 30, 2024 at 9:16 AM.

  1. RachelW

    RachelW Well-Known Member

    I bought this in a lot, sure that it was Georgian and possibly even 18th century. It looked right in the listing, but in hand something's off.

    Its not silver (tested to be sure), it looks like pot metal that was either plated or just worn down. The metal is 'gritty'. The clasp looks like it was replaced at some point. The stones look right, the design, and the construction seem good, but I've not seen anything Georgian period that wasn't silver backed. Is this perhaps pewter? Or have I been fooled by a 19th or 20th century revival piece?

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    I'm just confused now! Would appriciate all your thoughts :D
     
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It looks like a Georgian Revival piece, early 20th century.
     
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  3. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Agreed. Nice Edwardian piece. The cut and also that blue.
     
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  4. RachelW

    RachelW Well-Known Member

    Drat. Well the more you know. Thank you both!
     
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