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Newtimes's loves1321 of 1566Victorian wonderfulPressed Horn Sterling Silver chain and pendantSterling Silver Moonstone ring
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    Posted 12 years ago

    flbchbms
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    This pin is nearly 5" tall, is made of and marked sterling. It appears to be rhodium plated as it has never tarnished for many years. The enameling is very pretty and sort of transparent like cloisonne enameling except that there is no pattern to the silver under the colors. There are marcasites on the stamens. Does anyone know when this may have been made, or where, or maybe even who? Any info would be appreciated. I have two of them the same size, which I wear on either side of a scarf. I always get great comments and questions that I can't answer. I'd love to have some answers! Thanks so much.

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    1. Moonstonelover21 Moonstonelover21, 12 years ago
      We need a picture of the back of the pin and also if there is any hallmarks like Sterling ect. thanks nice pin!
    2. freiheit freiheit, 12 years ago
      Lovely!
    3. nldionne nldionne, 12 years ago
      Welcome!
    4. Moonstonelover21 Moonstonelover21, 12 years ago
      LOL...too early in the morning...saw the Sterling hallmark in your description... :)
    5. Agram.m Agram.m, 12 years ago
      It's obiously Art Nouveau period. I'v one myself that is of the same style.
      Your can see it on the link:
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/11074-silver-enameled-flower-art-nouveau-neck
      In that description is another link to an European antique jewelry store.
    6. Stillwater Stillwater, 12 years ago
      Its Art Nouveau in style but I don't think it was made that early. You need to show us the reverse, that's where 90% of the information is at.

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