Need help

[plymouthian12]

My girlfriend found this the other day. Thought it was a pin but not sure. And can anyone identify what the marks are. Its about an inch and a half long. Thanks in advance

 

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[jewelerguy]

I can't make out what the marks are but your title made me think of a song.....

 

[plymouthian12]

Best pic i can get for now

 

[Joe-Dirt]

My best guess is a woman’s hat pin or brooch, but I don’t see wear the pin would have attached unless it is wear the metal is missing behind the plate. Still very nice find.

 

[creskol]

Based on what I can see, a brooch is my guess, too. This is what I envision it to have looked like:

 

[plymouthian12]

Based on what I can see, a brooch is my guess, too. This is what I envision it to have looked like:

Thanks. Any ideas on the marks

 

[creskol]

Thanks. Any ideas on the marks

No .. not really .. probably the marks of the jeweler who made it, but I can't really make them well enough to try to research it.

 

[Metro Retro]

It looks like the signature is preceded with the copyright symbol. Maybe try doing a pencil and paper rubbing over it.