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Red Copper, Gilt & Enamel Swallow Brooch with replacement clasp 50 Cents

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    Posted 5 years ago

    Efesgirl
    (1017 items)

    Some nitwit used a modern clasp and GLUED it onto the copper. Marks can be seen where the original clasp was attached. My question is this: Modern or early 1900s? I have been told it is 1960s. Someone has the nerve to say the brooch was poorly made - what!! The cobalt blue enamel is VERY glassy in appearance, just like my Victorian/Edwardian cobalt blue enamel and seed pearl pendant I posted last year. Does the formula/appearance of enamel change over the years?
    Thanks for any info!
    Bonnie

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    1. kyratango kyratango, 5 years ago
      Hi Bonnie!
      Agree with Valentino, perhaps a Limoges piece.
      The repair at least makes the charming bird wearable again! You can't solder on enamel, glue is the only option :-/

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