Ornate Victorian Jewely Silver find!

[heybubbajay]

On Sunday 9/15, I went metal detecting off of a public parking lot in the center of Union, SC...to the side of the lot is an area where a building had recently been torn down. Detecting off to the side of the lot near the road....I found early silver! This early Victorian collar brooch was about 1/2" down with a portion sticking out of the ground, I initially thought it was modern trash, but after picking it up, feeling its weight and marveling at its fine craftsmanship, I knew it was old....brooch is approx 3" wide, note applied silver flowers & stem going up each side of the centerpiece. I added the shell cameo and straightened the piece; its a little better as it was bent and flattened when found...a good start to the season!

 

[mariposagold]

Adding the cameo certainly gave it a nice touch.

Great find.

 

[Argentium]

That's a very nice find ! I like that you found a cameo that fit the piece !!!

 

[arrowhead82]

wow, really great find! I'd hunt the place silent if I were you!
HH

 

[sandy shoes]

sweet find congrats

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Nice, I really like what you did !!

Keep @ it and HH !!

 

[Lady Pirate]

I just absolutely love cameo's and pearl necklaces! My favorites.

 

[MiamiFox]

Nice !!! I bet the original cameo is still in the same hole or very close by. Might be worth a second look.

 

[nov2101]

Very cool and great job!

 

[Argentium]

Good call Miamifox ! I too would dig and sift that area rather carefully to find the centerpiece !