04-12-2022 07:57 AM
Hi,
Got this lovely brooch and earring set yesterday - all unsigned. The filigree setting on the brooch is made up of 2 pieces and the piece with the pin on it is glued to the base that has beads wired onto it. Hope that makes sense.
The look of the pieces makes me think Haskell or Demario. Not sure about the gluing though?
Would be glad to hear your thoughts. 🙂
04-12-2022 08:09 AM
BTW, I circled a spot on the back where you can see glue.
04-12-2022 08:40 AM
The ear clip pieces are also glued on to the filigree ruffle base that the beads and rhinestones are wired onto.
04-12-2022 12:24 PM - edited 04-12-2022 12:26 PM
It's nearly impossible to authenticate Haskell by pictures. Your pretty set sure looks like it could be Haskell, but so many people copied her style and there are many makers who use filigree backs. Morning Glory Antiques has a comprehensive section on Haskell you'll be lost in for days 😀. You might also search for those pinkish discs to see if Haskell ever used those. I'm afraid I can't comment about DeMario because I haven't had enough of their pieces to make a comparison.
04-12-2022 02:18 PM
My 2 cents worth, based on all of the hot glue that I think I see thru the back, is they are a 80's or 90's repro. A lot of people were making vintage looking jewelry during that time. I have gotten a couple of brooches in jewelry lots that had the hot glue holding them together. Still pretty to wear, just not as old as they want us to think.