Silver (?) Mother-of-pearl brooch

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Posted by Tatu

16 years ago

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Description Unfortunately I know almost nothing of this brooch. I purchased it as silver and mother-of-pearl. As I can't find any information about the markings, I am not sure about the metal. (I tryed to use some silver cleaning fluid and the cleaning cloth turned black.) No evidence of base metal, so I think it's not plated. There are five tiny garnet cabochons. I would really like to know the approx. age and value of this beauty. I hope someone will recognize the markings!

Category Jewelry and Gemstones

Condition Mint

Size and dimensions of this item 1 7/8" by 1 5/16" (4.8 cm. by 3.3 cm.)

Weight 3/8 oz. (12 gr.)

History I purchased it on eBay for it's beauty

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Price Paid (If known) 8 GBP

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