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tradersuz · ‎05-20-2015

Ok, had to share this wonderful exotic lizard pin. I believe it dates from the 1900's based on research about the "tube hinge" pinback? Am I right? 🙂 The rhinestones have a slightly blue tinge. Could they be another gem? White Shapphire?
And it seems to have some marvelous Tribal designs, as if it were African or Egyptian? The metal seems to test for 10kt gold. I do have a jeweler I'd like to show it to, but couldn't resist hearing what the "experts" here had to say! 🙂 It's a small pin; 2 3/4" x 1/2" Thank you again!!

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cmsvintage · ‎05-20-2015

Cute brooch! The other end of the pin has a locking C clasp, correct? That would make it more in the 20's, I believe.

cmsvintage · ‎05-20-2015

Also of note, the pin extends past the findings, good feature.

tradersuz · ‎05-20-2015

Hi cms and thanks for chiming in! I just love this brooch too, but do plan to list it, once I'm sure of what era it is, and the metal, etc. Yes, there is an early safety clasp that opens "up", which also makes me think it is antique. Doesn't the "tube hinge" date it to the early 1900's? Thanks for your info!!

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hollyblue83 · ‎05-20-2015

With the messy lead solder "repair" on the pin stem,it may not be original to the piece to start with.

cmsvintage · ‎05-20-2015

Tradersuz-
From what I know, the Safety catch was invented in the 20's, even with the tube hinge. Per Hollyblue83, you may be back at square one. It could be a repair to the original findings as well. The blue hue to the stones is worth having your jeweler take a look anyway. Please post what you find out!

tradersuz · ‎05-21-2015

Thanks both of you! I too, was wondering about the messy solder, darn it! But let's say it's "Deco" for sure? Right?
And am seeing my jeweler tomorrow, hopefully. Stay tuned! 🙂

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