Need ID.

[Old River]

Was found under the pourch of a pre civil war home in Mississippi. Once had a pin on back to pin it on a hat, or clothing. Also has the word "MONOCRAFT".

 

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[Montana Jim]

It looks art deco... the period covering 1920 - 1939ish. (A style lasting from basically 1900 through the late 1950s) .

You have a Monocraft Monogram (or initial) Brooch. They made these during the late 1920s and early 1930s.

Other examples can be found online at auction sites selling for about $10.00 for excellent examples. Example: http://www.vestij.com/shop/images/pbh06.html

Update: I just read that many were heavily gold plated.

 

[Old River]

Thanks very much, Thats a lot more than I knew about it. That old home is still there. I might just try to go back there again one day.

 

[Montana Jim]

Thanks very much, Thats a lot more than I knew about it. That old home is still there. I might just try to go back there again one day.

You're welcome...

 

[silverswede]

Are the letters D.A.R.? Could be Daughters Of American Revolution.

 

[Montana Jim]

Are the letters D.A.R.? Could be Daughters Of American Revolution.

Could be - but, most likely someone's personalized initials. They also made purse pins and luggage pins with individual's initials of choice.

 

[Old River]

The initial are "DAB". The family that lived in the home was relatives of mine. The last name was "BERRY".