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My wife inherited her mother's Jewelry . . . Can't identify some pieces
Earlier this year, my wife's mother's estate was settled. In lieu of monetary compensation for acting as administratrix of the estate, my wife asked for (and got) her mother's jewelry.
My wife has never been one to wear jewelry, but even her eyes light up at some of the pieces of Coro, Eisenberg, Lisner, and numerous other makers of fine costume jewelry. She never realized how much there was, and I guess it is a way to hold on to some memories when she goes through it.
She recently came across a pin/brooch she cannot identify at all. It is extremely unusual, to me anyways, but here goes. The pin is gold tone, with a glass center. Embedded in the glass are some very delicate flowers and leaves, all in gold tone. The clasp on back, according to my wife, should date the pin to sometime before the end of the 19th century. I don't know, but she insists it does.
Any clues?
A front view:
A back view:
The flower:
If you can help, PM me. She is planning on selling some of the jewelry, but wants to make sure she holds on to the good stuff.
Earlier this year, my wife's mother's estate was settled. In lieu of monetary compensation for acting as administratrix of the estate, my wife asked for (and got) her mother's jewelry.
My wife has never been one to wear jewelry, but even her eyes light up at some of the pieces of Coro, Eisenberg, Lisner, and numerous other makers of fine costume jewelry. She never realized how much there was, and I guess it is a way to hold on to some memories when she goes through it.
She recently came across a pin/brooch she cannot identify at all. It is extremely unusual, to me anyways, but here goes. The pin is gold tone, with a glass center. Embedded in the glass are some very delicate flowers and leaves, all in gold tone. The clasp on back, according to my wife, should date the pin to sometime before the end of the 19th century. I don't know, but she insists it does.
Any clues?
A front view:
A back view:
The flower:
If you can help, PM me. She is planning on selling some of the jewelry, but wants to make sure she holds on to the good stuff.