ANTIQUE STERLING ENAMEL AND MARCASITE BIRD PIN ON A FLOWERED BRANCH
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The enamel work and colors on this pin are absolutely stunning.� A beautiful bird perched on a flowering and leafed branch surrounded by sparking marcasite stones. � There are 64 stone settings, 51 stones are intact but 13 are missing. � The green leaves glow and the yellow flower POPS!� There is a rim of black enamel or possibly stone (?) inlayed around the inner frame, encapsulating a picture perfect scene. � The back is shiny with some spotting and although it’s very hard to read it is signed ‘STERLING”� (easy to see in the pictures but not so easy to the naked eye). This pin is in good condition for it’s age.� I am unsure of the actual age of this piece but I was told it is an antique.� While it is still quite a beautiful pin there are a few age related issues that can be seen in the pictures.� These would be a small chip in the enamel near the birds tail and on the branch below the flower, missing marcasites and the pin shaft is kind of wrinkled but it is secure in its hinge and locks into place under an old fashion open “ C “ closure. � Weight:� approx. 9 grams Measurements:� 2 1/8” wide x 1” high Signed: I ask that you pay within 3 days of the end of the auction (please and thank you) I ship within 1-2 days after payment has been received Please email any questions Please understand that I am just a lifetime collector
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