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Victorian mourning brooches

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Cyprus

Cyprus Report 20 Mar 2008 17:33

I have two very simple ones -no hair!-anyone know how to date them? .

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 20 Mar 2008 17:36

Try a decent auctioneer..........or a reputable jeweller. Not one of the 'chains'.........

Cyprus

Cyprus Report 20 Mar 2008 17:53

Thanks Reggie-but I'm stuck out here in Cyprus neither of your suggestions are possible,they are definately my family-any suggestions online?

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 20 Mar 2008 17:55

Didn't realise that...........

Sotheby's (and other auction houses) must be online.........they might be able to help if you e-mailed a photo and detailed description.

Reg

Cyprus

Cyprus Report 20 Mar 2008 18:05

I'll have a hunt round the auction houses-didn't think of them as they are not for sale--thanks Reg.

:{{{0())~} Ian مْر

:{{{0())~} Ian مْر Report 20 Mar 2008 18:22

If they are gold or silver, the hallmark and makers mark will date them.

There is bound to be an internet forum devoted to them somewhere!

http://www.artofmourning.com/brooches.html

Ian

Cyprus

Cyprus Report 20 Mar 2008 18:50

Thanks Ian-but not gold or silver,just cheap and cheerfull(?) ,photographs not covered in any protective surface-but the frames are of twisted metal -thanks for your your help,