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    Posted 8 years ago

    racer4four
    (586 items)

    This brooch was sold to me as a possible Bernard Instone but I don't know enough about his work to say it is or not. I hope Jean can help me with that.

    Whether it is Instone or not, and even with the damage to it, I like it a lot and have worn it heaps since it arrived.

    It is marked clearly with the Birmingham anchor, sterling lion, and V for year, which confused me as I couldn't tell if it was 1920, 1945 or 1970. I thought the hinge and clasp looked older but please forgive me for being a noob with all this. I also could not find any info on ARD&S, only AR&S for Alexander Rodin and Co. Any advice accepted happily!!!

    Thanks to Judy who solved this: It's actually stamped AHD&S for A H Darby and Son.

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    Comments

    1. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      The date letter is for 1920-1921.

      You can check it here: https://theassayoffice.co.uk/send-us-your-hallmarking/date-letters

      The clasp and hinge are from that period.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Hcvrqa4kA
    2. Peasejean55 Peasejean55, 8 years ago
      Hi Karen. At first glance this brooch as a look of Bernard Instone but I would say it isn't Bernard Instone. I have to go out, but will do farther research when I return. I will have a good look at the makers mark. I'm sure Jewel1900 would have a good idea. It's a lovely looking brooch, so enjoy.
    3. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Karen I think the maker's mark is AHD&S which would make it A H Darby & Son
      https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/fellows-and-sons/catalogue-id-srfel10066/lot-81774cb0
    4. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      I don't think that link is working so just google the name with jewellery and you should find it.........I also think the date V might be 1945.......
    5. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks Bonnie. Checking the list!
    6. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks Jean for your response. It looks a little like some of his enamel work but probably is a style common around that time. Don't rush - I can wait!
    7. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Judy that's great info. Yes the R is probably and H. When I looked online for them it comes up as AH Darby & Co, and I found a similar brooch with a much clearer mark which confirms it for me.
      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/English-Silver-Enamel-Flower-Brooch-AHD-S-1945-/381557992948

      Thanks so much!
    8. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Happy to return the help Karen.....and it is very pretty and just in time for spring too!!! It really is lovely!!
    9. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 8 years ago
      http://www.whdarby.co.uk/our-history/
      I believe it is 1921
    10. Peasejean55 Peasejean55, 8 years ago
      Great research Karen, you have solved your lovely brooch. I have seen these brooches around before. They have the look of Bernard Instone. Great buy.
    11. Peasejean55 Peasejean55, 8 years ago
      Also great research by Judy :-)
    12. Peasejean55 Peasejean55, 8 years ago
      If you look for this number 331952745145 on eBay, this brooch is the same maker.
    13. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Great id Judy! Karen, your brooch is a delight to see, I love the bright enamel and the combination of colors:-D
    14. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Kivantitz thank you. The link to their history is great.
    15. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks Jean. It's good to see these different brooches from the company. I guess they were either influenced by Instone or in the way that fashion goes, they all produced similar styles in the period.

    16. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Thanks Pascale. Judy is a real asset to us here!
      If I get brave I might have a go at Kyratising that damage.........:[
    17. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thank you girls!!! Big Smiles here!!!
    18. IVAN49 IVAN49, 8 years ago
      The firm is believed to have restyled to A.H. Darby and Son around 1941, thought to have been in business until the early 1960's.

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