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    Posted 12 years ago

    Agram.m
    (762 items)

    This is a brooch which is made of a closure/clasp (still visible) of a bible or church book. It dates from the Empire (1815-1840) and has two hallmarks. One is a Dutch silver quality mark of the so called 2nd order Silver (8.35) the other label I can not detect but obvious from the maker.
    What strikes me is that it is alsolooks like a modern brooch might be because the style is simple as often in modern times.
    The brooch is quite large almost 11 x 3 cm (4.3 x 1.2 ") and has a so called c-clasp and a saftely pin which I have often come across at jewelry of that time period.
    All in all a nice brooch but also shown that a silver piece of jewelry can also be very beautiful. I would appreciate your opinion?

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    1. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      miKKoChristmas11 As always one of the first, thanks for all your support and loving!
    2. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      AmberRose the same for you as for miKKoChristmas, a very quick respons. Thanks for loving.
    3. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      musikchoo thanks you very much for loving
    4. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      AR8Jason thanks for loving
    5. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      mustangtony thanks for loving
    6. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      Newtimes thanks for loving
    7. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Hi Agram. I can see a O and DI below.
      Would this be the Kantoor merk O for Roermond and a makers mark of DI?
    8. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      vetrai050 that just might be. What do youhave fantastic knowledge of all this sort of things. You're for me and other collectors a great support and help. Thank you so much!

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