Help with siggy on this brooch

Does this signature look familiar to anyone? I'm feeling like it's Reja but I could be wrong. Would appreciate any help!

dream*peddler

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Posted 5 months ago·Last reply 5 months ago

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flipping_treasures

·5 months ago

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Beautiful pin. I love these older pieces. In looking at the siggy I too think it looks like a double strike Reja and the style is right on.

dream*peddler

OP5 months ago

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Thanks for taking the ID a little further, Sandy! I like the Golden Age brooches, also.

1940fc

·5 months ago

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Lovely pin dream, but I`m at a loss on that mark.

1940fc

·5 months ago

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Ok..I had a couple sips of coffee..could this possibly be one of the 'rare' double struck brooches as I read here?

Active Period: The "Deja" mark was used only from 1939 to 1940 (early 1941) before changing to Reja.
Styles: Known for detailed figural designs, such as enamel berries, birds, and whimsical creatures (e.g., "Men from Mars"), often crafted using pot metal or sterling silver during the war years.
Name Dispute: Du Jay, Inc. complained that Deja was too similar to their brand name, leading to the court-ordered change to Reja, according to Antique Trader.
Overlap: Some rare pieces exist where a "Deja" mark was re-struck with "Reja," notes Antique Trader.
Quality: Pieces from the early era are highly sought after by collectors for their craftsmanship, often featuring high-quality rhinestones, moonstones, and enamel work, notes nasvete.com.

dream*peddler

OP5 months ago

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Thanks for the deeper dive, Sarah, and you may very well be right. The siggy does look almost like it's double stamped. I see other Reja/Deja brooches with similar structure, but not with that exact flower. Thanks for the research direction!

mscurl

·5 months ago

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Holy cow, Sarah, that’s impressive!