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kantors3 · ‎11-06-2019

Hello.

The pin is beautifully enameled but I do not see a makers mark. What sets it apart from others I have seen is the pin mechanism in the back. In addition to the pin being 'pinned' there is a screw mechanism that holds it in place - have not seen that before. Can anyone shed some light on the period and hopefully the maker of this one?

Thanks,

Mike

gauntlettgems · ‎11-07-2019

Wow, that looks like a ruby eye. It looks like real gold I cannot help with clasp

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mooncusser · ‎11-12-2019

Hard to tell from pics if there are no brush strokes on the enamel then its a older piece as it was fired and looks like glass , new enamel pieces are painted and show brush strokes jimmy

bonezcustoms · ‎11-12-2019

It's a beautiful and very unique brooch to put it mildly. I've not seen the mechanism on the back like this before either? I imagine it could be gold... but I doubt it. Definitely looks like a Ruby gem in the eye though, as was stated before. Do you have the ability to test the metal? I think you've got a VERY nice vintage/antique pin/brooch here and I'm tuned in to see if any specialists can ID this piece further!

Jim Brown

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kantors3 · ‎11-13-2019

Thanks very much Mooncusser and Bonezcustoms. I will test for gold and check for paint strokes & let you know.
Mike

kantors3 · ‎11-13-2019

You guys are great! The pin tests for 14K but I still cannot find a mark. I'm including a close up since I cannot tell for sure about brush strokes. To me it looks like cloisonne type work which is filled in rather than painted on. BTW, the pin is 2 1/2 inches long and weighs a shade over 14 grams. Any better idea of the maker? Worth?

mooncusser · ‎11-14-2019

Looks fired enamel did you check the eyes maybe rubies ?

kantors3 · ‎11-15-2019

I do think ruby. Any idea who did this work? Seems 20s to 40s but I cannot find similar construction in another pin.
Mike

dinpavent0 · ‎11-19-2019

I agree this looks like a much older piece especially if testing for 14k gold and the enamel on it and stones. It is beautiful.

susanseeks · ‎12-02-2019

Hi there. That is a lovely pin. I am looking at the birds wing, where it lays upon the branch. There seems to be a circle there. I am unsure if thats workmanship or a very small hallmark. I have needed high resolution/ high magnification loupes to see some hallmarks.

Where did you get it? It is lovely.

kantors3 · ‎12-02-2019

Hi. Did an estate sale for a client. No longer have the pin but I do have a much higher resolution photo and there is no hallmark there. I was really hoping someone would be able to ID the maker based on the unique screw pin.

bonezcustoms · ‎12-02-2019

I am sad we weren't able to come to an answer on this one as well! I'm just now seeing that the metal IS in fact 14k gold. And with no brush strokes in the enamel, definitely an OLD piece in my opinion! I'd love to hear what it sold for... if you are willing to post?

Jim Brown

Bonez Customs and Collectables