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Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver and Marcasite Initials ES Brooch
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Beautiful Austrian sterling silver brooch decorated with marcasites and silver squares, and featuring the initials ES. Measuring length 3.6cm / 1.4 inches by width 1.9cm / .75 inch, and depth 3.5mm / .14 inch. The hoopoe bird Austrian hallmark (see photo 8) means that the brooch is 935 silver and was assayed in Vienna. The brooch is in very good condition, with scratching as expected, and a bend to the pin. The clasp works well.
This is an unusual and stylish Art Deco initial brooch, the marcasites really sparkle.
- Metal:Sterling Silver
- Stone:Marcasite
- Stone Cut:Round Cut
- Weight:8.1 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)Depth: 0.14 in (3.56 mm)Length: 1.4 in (35.56 mm)
- Place of Origin:Austria
- Period:Early 20th Century
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Replacements made: We replaced one missing marcasite. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU855311529972
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