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<p>[QUOTE="mirana, post: 9984631, member: 79705"]That closed shield reminds me of the more open curl you're talking about, which I wouldn't think is a sure identifier for Russian, but interesting that it's the same purpose.</p><p><br /></p><p>Agreed with Bronwen that the hook is original and for a watch, or else a two-part brooch. I have a brooch with a hook at the top (it has dangles so I know it's the right way up lol) and I use it as a bail with a thick rubber earring back on the hook tip to prevent the piece from slipping off.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="mirana, post: 9984631, member: 79705"]That closed shield reminds me of the more open curl you're talking about, which I wouldn't think is a sure identifier for Russian, but interesting that it's the same purpose. Agreed with Bronwen that the hook is original and for a watch, or else a two-part brooch. I have a brooch with a hook at the top (it has dangles so I know it's the right way up lol) and I use it as a bail with a thick rubber earring back on the hook tip to prevent the piece from slipping off.[/QUOTE]
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