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    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.

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    Comments

    1. Budek Budek, 12 years ago
      Thanks Stef!
      Have a great night!
    2. Budek Budek, 12 years ago
      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!
    3. Budek Budek, 12 years ago
      Thanks Lulu and Packrat!
      Have a great week full of great finds!
    4. Militarist Militarist, 12 years ago
      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?
    5. Budek Budek, 12 years ago
      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.

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