|
|
|
| How to Post Photos | Want to be a Moderator? |
|
|
|
| How to Post Photos | Want to be a Moderator? |
|
 SMP Silver Salon Forums
 Silver Jewelry
 A Nice Art Nouveau Pin-Silver or Gold?
|
 SSFFriend: Email This Page to Someone! |
next newest topic | next oldest topic |
| Author | Topic: A Nice Art Nouveau Pin-Silver or Gold? |
|
Brent Posts: 1507 |
posted 08-13-2004 10:03 PM
  
 Hello all, Here is a recent purchase. It is a very attractive little pin, but I am not sure who made it or out of what. I bought it from some reliable estate jewelers, who claimed that the stone is a ruby, and that the pin is made of sterling. I have my doubts. I can't prove the stone question either way, but I think the pin is actually gold. The mark appears as shown. I am guessing that they read the mark as "925", when under magnification the middle character is clearly an 8. Could this be a gold standard mark? Anyone recognize the other part of the mark? Brent IP: Logged |
|
lj123 Posts: 13 |
posted 08-14-2004 09:47 PM
I am not able to see the marks very well, however you could try this page which shows a 980 marking for sterling: IP: Logged |
|
tgny unregistered |
posted 08-14-2004 11:32 PM
Hi Brent, that's a 585, European designation for 585/1000 purity, making it 14 karat gold. Looks like a German piece. Regards, Tom ps. Thanks lj123, for linking to my site, but sorry, only silver marks there. IP: Logged |
|
Brent Posts: 1507 |
posted 08-15-2004 11:26 AM
Hi Tom, Thanks! That confirms my thoughts exactly, as to material and origin. I appreciate your help. If you would like to register for the Forums, we would love to have you participate in more discussions. Brent IP: Logged |
|
Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 08-16-2004 01:34 PM
Nice find, Brent. I am interested in the construction of the piece. I like how the flowerheads have the design on both sides. Are they solid cast, or two stamped halves? Also, is it me, or are the flowerheads white in color, whereas the rest is yellow? IP: Logged |
|
FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 08-16-2004 03:09 PM
Paul, I believe you are right that the white gold flowers are stamped and partially joined so that the petals are open. Note the wire reinforcing the leaves on the back side and the wire bridge to stabalize the flowers. A nice example of fabricated and die stamped construction. The wire also allows for attachment of the pin hinge and catch. Fred IP: Logged |
|
Brent Posts: 1507 |
posted 08-18-2004 12:03 AM
Hi, Thank you all for your interest! The flowerheads are formed in two halves soldered together, and they are indeed white gold. The main hoop of the structure and the stems of the flowers are conventional "gold" gold, while the leaf that wraps around and through the design is a lemon color. Quite elaborate for such a tiny item. I was wondering if the mark to the left of the 585 was a recognizable trademark. It is basically a trefoil in a circle. Thanks again, Brent IP: Logged |
|
2m.s Posts: 5 |
posted 11-10-2004 11:56 AM
The marking to the left of the 585 marking maybe the triple crown state marking for Sweden. IP: Logged |
All times are ET | next newest topic | next oldest topic |
  |
|
Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.46a
|
1. Public Silver Forums (open Free membership) - anyone with a valid e-mail address may register. Once you have received your Silver Salon Forum password, and then if you abide by the Silver Salon Forum Guidelines, you may start a thread or post a reply in the New Members' Forum. New Members who show a continued willingness to participate, to completely read and abide by the Guidelines will be allowed to post to the Member Public Forums. 2. Private Silver Salon Forums (invitational or $ donation membership) - The Private Silver Salon Forums require registration and special authorization to view, search, start a thread or to post a reply. Special authorization can be obtained in one of several ways: by Invitation; Annual $ Donation; or via Special Limited Membership. For more details click here (under development). 3. Administrative/Special Private Forums (special membership required) - These forums are reserved for special subjects or administrative discussion. These forums are not open to the public and require special authorization to view or post. |
|
copyright © 1993 - 2022
SM Publications
All Rights Reserved. Legal & Privacy Notices |