A beautiful enameled bird brooch

Post by **Granmaa** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 1:19 pm

Here is a wonderful silver and enamel brooch in the shape of a bird. It is further decorated with bits of paste. On the back the word SILVER is written. When the man I bought it from said it was English, I queried that all English silver was hallmarked; he replied "Not necassarily." Is this true, and is it entirely legal? Also, can anyone give an approximate date?

Miles

gemsdiver · Post by **gemsdiver** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 8:08 am

I have seen a great deal of fairly modern pieces of silver enameled jewellery , similar to yours, that were made in China. They all bear the "Silver" mark, without any other makers marks.

I donÂ´t think it is English.

Andy

Post by **Granmaa** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:09 am

Thanks Andy; is it possible to put a more precise date on it?

Miles

gemsdiver · Post by **gemsdiver** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 4:19 am

I couldnÂ´t put a date on it, sorry, but I think they are still being made today.

Andy