Posted 2 years ago
Missvintag…
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I recently bought this brooch/pendant online as a 1960s brooch. I think it might be older judging from the backside (mainly the pin). There's no markings and when I went to a jeweller (not specialized in antiques) he said it was not silver and probably not antique. I then did a quick search on mid century stomacher style brooches by Attwood & Sawyer, but the backside and pin of the A&S pieces are obviously more recent. So now I'm undeceided between antique (on the cheaper side/costume), or a fake / vintage revival piece. My question: what are your toughts on this brooch/pendant? How should I date this?
Thank you!
This may help..
http://www.antiquers.com/threads/dating-jewellery-by-clasp-pin-etc.34359/
Tube hinges were about 1850-1910..here's a better link..
https://www.modernvintagestyle.co.uk/Dating-brooches-by-clasp#:~:text=In%20the%20period%20from,and%20brooches%20were%20tube%20hinges.
Use this link with link above..pictures scroll down..shows the clasps..
https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Dating-brooch-fasteners
Beautiful brooch/pendant with lovely blue stones. I am thinking it could be a revival piece as it reminds me of one I have posted here in some ways - put Butler & Wilson dangle brooch in our search box above then hit enter, see what you think
Thanks @dav2no1. I knew from the large hinge it should mean it's an oldie, but I can't fathom why it's not silver and why the drop doesn't feature a large central stone, as all examples from the 19th century seem to have...
Thank you as well @Newfld, I see the resemblances! I'm no expert on B&W, but the backsides of these types of brooches don't match unfortunately :( Just as the A&S, B&W examples all have modern pins and they do not have the solid backside my brooch does. Thanks for your help!