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Antique sterling silver amethyst brooch

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    Posted 9 years ago

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    Bettyb00
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    I love the simple design of this brooch. The light coloured round amethyst is set in silver. I purchased this from a charity store recently for $8.00 which I thought was a bargain.I am unsure if the clasp is a trombone or not?I think it is a 1930s or earlier there are no stamps that I can see.

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    1. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 9 years ago
      Very pretty brooch, I think earlier than the 1930s, judging from the hinge. Not a trombone clasp. A trombone clasp slides in and out.
    2. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Pretty bar brooch :-)
      Bonnie, you're right!
      The clasp is safety style, 1890/1910, see fig.11 there:
      https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Dating-brooch-fasteners
    3. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      The hinge is very unusual, just noticed that!
    4. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 9 years ago
      Thankyou kyratango for the very helpful link:)
      Thank-you Efesgirl for your comments:)
    5. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 9 years ago
      I enjoy seeing your jewelry - always something interesting!
    6. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 9 years ago
      Thanks Efesgirl :)I do enjoy sharing!
    7. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Yep, always interesting, and very nice pics too :-) Thank you for sharing!
    8. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 9 years ago
      Thank-you for the love:)
      vetraio50
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    9. Bettyb00 Bettyb00, 9 years ago
      Thanks kyratango:)

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