What is this and is it worth anything

[TORRERO]

Got this at a yard Sale and and its silver and looks very old, but I have no idea what it is or what it might be worth,
can anyone here help me ?
Thanks

 

[Tpmetal]

No idea but that thing is SICK. Maybe old brooch or something?

 

[bologna321]

800 should mean 80% silver

 

[TORRERO]

SICK ? hahaha I don't understand ...

 

[trdking]

Beautiful piece 1800's I believe. Very nice score and yes it is worth money My twitchy toe thinks it would bring a hundred bucks. Cant make out the other hallmark stamp If it is a famous maker, way more

 

[Tpmetal]

SICK ? hahaha I don't understand ...

haha it's slang for awesome or really great. I like it, a lot of detail went into making that.

 

[Raider19962]

Looks like Art Nouveau 1920's style, at a glance. Very nice.

 

[Nitric]

haha it's slang for awesome or really great. I like it, a lot of detail went into making that.

You got the flu buddy? Hope you feel better!

I guess the Bees knees is out?

I'm messing with ya.... I have a friend...Everything is sick, I had to ask him. What are you saying?

 

[Tpmetal]

You got the flu buddy? Hope you feel better!

I guess the Bees knees is out?

I'm messing with ya.... I have a friend...Everything is sick, I had to ask him. What are you saying?

haha I still use the bees knees as well

 

[Retired Sarge]

Worth something or worthless, regardless I think it's an awesome piece.

 

[Plug N Play]

Filippo Lippi, Praying Madonna ... mid 1400s painting.

He painted it in Florence, the painting is in a museum in Florence, and much of the older copies of his work were crafted in Florence including silver stamped 800, which was common for Italy and Germany.

Wasn't able to locate a match, but I think yours is one of the best looking, art wise.

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...j1......2....1..gws-wiz-img.....0.ALp6ntD98Z0

 

[Reanm8er]

Great yard sale find! Congrats!

 

[A2coins]

good eye gotta do some research can be fun

 

[Reanm8er]

Does sick include a sore neck from looking at her sideways? LOL

 

[tamrock]

That would have caught my eye. How much was it? I'm thinking it's a first quarter of the 20th c. Italian souvenir, maybe from a museum or visit to the Vatican? They didn't offer cheap trinkets back then.

 

[GopherDaGold]

haha it's slang for awesome or really great. I like it, a lot of detail went into making that.

Our language has changed. 'Sick' and 'ridiculous' now means 'awesome', SHUT UP! and 'Get out'! now means 'Really? Tell me more'!

 

[TORRERO]

I think I paid $3 or maybe $5 not sure ... but I'm always drawn to unique things...
Take a look at my other year sale find of the Pottery pieces from South America...
They are really incredible...
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/w...me-help-these-pieces-ceramic.html#post5943300

 

[WoodnHead]

Beautiful piece!

 

[Itsmine]

Since she has a halo I'm sticking with Madonna, or possibly a different Saint. It has the feel of a Victorian piece.

 

[namxat]

Thats a post-war Italian hallmark belonging to a certain BARZAGHI VITTORIO Via Cerano, 12 Milan, active since the 50ies. If is read it right (438 MI, I read)

Its a beautiful piece and I thought it was older!

In any case a steal for 5 bucks....


Greets Namxat