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Posted 4 years ago
sgg1057
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I bought this at an estate sale for a few dollars, might it be Bernard Instone? The marking are B.I inside an oval
The anchor a lion facing east and the letter X. any ideas? The turquoise tested natural
Thanks
Shelley
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The marks are too blurry to read. Certainly seems to be sterling silver, but pic needs to be in focus. It has a long pin clasp with a C catch which means it has some age to it. Would love to see an Instone makers mark.
I tried to get a clearer image of the marks, hopefully a little more helpful
It’s brooch is Bernard Instone.
Sorry, I’ll start again. The B.I is the hallmark for Bernard Instone. I have a lot of Bernard Instone work if you go into my postings here on CW, you’ll fine more information.
I don't believe Bernard Instone would use anything less than a genuine turquoise stone. But that's my opinion, Jean would be the expert on Instone.
The poster says the turquoise stone is genuine, he/she can also tell us how it was confirmed.
This isn’t a turquoise stone, it’s enamel. A lot of his work used this colour enamel with black and gold fleck. Hope that helps
The anchor is a Birmingham hallmark and the X is for the year 1922 an early piece.
Thank you all, the information is greatly appreciated. I had a chance to go through your items as well Jean, what an amazing eye you have, and a spectacular collection
Thank you sgg1057.