Posted 12 years ago
Budek
(313 items)
Hello,
I bought this pin this afternoon at the Goodwill store.
I was intrigued by the design and asked to see it, thinking it might be a new piece.
Happily I discovered that it was quite an old piece, solid, and unmarked,( not happy about the unmarked part :)
I think it's brass, but I'm not sure,......of course I was hoping it might be silver.
It measures 1 5/8 " X 1 7/8 "
I believe it depicts blacksmiths at work.
Would love to know what others think about it.
Thanks.
Thanks Stef!
Have a great night!
Before I went to bed last night I examined this piece thoroughly to discover nothing.
The longer I have it,( not yet 24 hrs ), the lovelier it becomes:)
I tried an acid test for silver with no conclusive results, except that when I rubbed a corner on the testing stone it didn't wear through to the brass color that I expected.
We'll see.
Have a great day everyone!
Thanks Lulu and Packrat!
Have a great week full of great finds!
Two comments. See all the grapes in the frame? The guy on the left is holding a cup. I think this is wine related. Grape press?
For E A; have you ever heard of white brass?
Thank You Jim! If I can get the piece weighed both ways I'll let you know.
Happy 4th!
and Militarist, thanks for your comments. I think you might be correct about it being a wine related subject,....it seems to make most sense,( looking at it again ).
Best wishes both,
Tony.