This beautiful Vintage Brooch was in my familys estate items. I believe the center stone to be a Cabochon, rhodochrosite (natural). You can put it up to the light, and it is translucent.
The measurements on this item are: A little over 1 1/2" wide X 1 1/2" tall. (see pics) The stone in the middle is a little under 1" tall X 1/2" wide. (see pics)
The metal looks to be made of an antique gold. The clasp in in excellent shape. The smaller stones look to be tourquoise and pearl.
This vase has a removeable lid. It has flowers and leafs coming off of a vine. The bottom is stamped by BOCH Belgium and what looks like numbers although I cannot make them out. I don't really know how to describe what is on the vase so I am posting a few pictures.
I was looking for some history, age and possibly an appraisal on the vase. This vase was my grandmothers, grandmothers. So I figure it would be 100 or more years old, but I am unsure.
Engraved brass handbell, belonged to my Grandfathers Great grandmother. No indication of origin. Hand engraved, appears to be brass, bell still sounds perfect. Looks to be Indian or Egyptian at least in design. I am looking just to identify the item.
