04-14-2023 08:29 PM
The colors seem correct and the construction might be late Victorian c1900.
I have been researching and have found nothing with the molded glass fronts.
All help greatly appreciated.
04-14-2023 08:33 PM
I would say definitely... you found a stunner there OCN!! I had a piece a few years ago that had molded facets in the top, like an invisibly set stone by Trifari. Looks like the stones are in great condition too, amazing find!
04-14-2023 08:58 PM - edited 04-14-2023 08:59 PM
Thank you for your reply.
I have had finding one of these on my list for quite a few years. At the same time I found a Kiddie Kraft GF Child's Bracelet.
04-15-2023 04:42 AM
My vote is yes! Very nice!!!
04-15-2023 07:14 AM - edited 04-15-2023 07:15 AM
A third vote for yes and she is absolutely beautiful ! Check saphiret off your bucket list. 😊
Where did you find this treasure ? 🌸🦋🌼
04-15-2023 08:40 AM
Thank you
I found this gal at my Mom's Favorite Thrift Store. It's a small independent charity store for orphan's in Mexico. We almost always seem to find something we are in search of at this store. This Saphiret was a huge surprise though.
04-15-2023 10:46 AM
Love it❣️
04-15-2023 11:51 AM
Spectacular!!!
04-15-2023 07:22 PM
DINGDINGDINGDING ! Congratulations! The clasp is replaced, but the replacement is nearly as old as the pin is so no one will ever care.
04-16-2023 09:45 AM
Stunning! Kudos to you OCN!!! Great find♥
04-16-2023 12:16 PM
Thank you
When I saw the back I noticed that the hinge has the old wire through type which made sense for a possible replacement pin to go with the C Clasp add on.
There are some spots of dark discoloration behind the glass but I am thinking maybe spots of verdigris? Or is the stone foil backed and that the issue? I noticed when researching that the closed back peices sometimes had less color or dark spots but not on open backs.
04-17-2023 09:32 AM
04-17-2023 12:56 PM
The one that I had that was similar to this with flat backs and faceted tops did have foil backing the stones, and I think yours does too. Mine had a lot of darkening in the foil, so that is probably what you are seeing. I can't see any in the picture though, so it must not be too bad.
So glad you were able to check this one off your list, and such a great example of the early rare saphiret glass! Such a treasure!
04-17-2023 02:37 PM
Thank you @flipping_treasures
Thank you for the information. I was thinking about pulling a stone out to have a look but hoping I wouldn't need to. I will be leaving as is 🙂
04-20-2023 04:46 PM
Elusive no more! WOW, its a real beauty.
No question it's saphiret, as others have said. I would say an above average example, a bit unique in it's design, really a cut above, IMO. And positively ANTIQUE (much harder to find!) I think your dating is spot on.
Congratulations.
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