Pretty lapis lazuli and mother of pearl silver brooch c. 1900 | ||
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Posted 11 years ago
BelleEpoque
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I got this brooch at a flea market in Maastricht, Netherlands. I think it may be originally Dutch or perhaps German. It is very nicely made, with an ornamented silver edge mounted with mother of pearl. The central lapis lazuli stone is big and has lovely silvery gold pyrite inclusions. I wear it often, and it always looks good ?
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stunning!!!!! Very beautiful Belle!!
Do you have a age for it. I was led to believe the longer the tip comes out the other side the older it is. I do not know how much fact there is to that only learning
Hi Zowie, I'm not sure about the pin lenght, but the C clasp does date the brooch to before 1910, after that most claps have a lock. BTW, thanks to all for the loves!
Thank you I learnt something new again I wish I could remember were I read about the pin size so I could send it to you but I really cannot remember thanks for the tip. I do believe I have some I will have to get my act together & go through everything as most things are packed up or away.
sure, Zowie. I hope to see your pieces on CW soon.
As I said packed away like everything else as I don't wear much jewellery it's a job I have been meaning to do for ages sort it all out.
A beauty!
It reminds me of this one :
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=201230019861
(Wanted it, but for USA only, Grrr!)
Indeed similar, Kyra. You will get it next time! :)