Silver - Brooch - Carnelian and marcasite

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Michel Karis
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Unisex Art Deco silver brooch dating from 1920–1940, with a carnelian main stone and marcasites, weighing 5.47 g in total.

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Description from the seller

Cute brooch in silver of 2nd quality, depicting a beetle/ fly. 1920-1940
The body consists of a large faceted carnelian stone. The snout is set with marcasites.
The wings are very finely worked.
Various hallmarks including "835" or "830" on the back.
length: 3 cm.
width: 2.5 cm.
weight: 5.47 grams.
In excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

shipped insured.

Seller's Story

My hobby for about 50 years has been collecting, among other things, Maastricht pottery, figurines, and silver jewelry (mostly Art Deco). It’s time for me to start thinning out the collections. I will regularly offer items from these collections for sale on Catawiki.
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Cute brooch in silver of 2nd quality, depicting a beetle/ fly. 1920-1940
The body consists of a large faceted carnelian stone. The snout is set with marcasites.
The wings are very finely worked.
Various hallmarks including "835" or "830" on the back.
length: 3 cm.
width: 2.5 cm.
weight: 5.47 grams.
In excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

shipped insured.

Seller's Story

My hobby for about 50 years has been collecting, among other things, Maastricht pottery, figurines, and silver jewelry (mostly Art Deco). It’s time for me to start thinning out the collections. I will regularly offer items from these collections for sale on Catawiki.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Art Deco
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
5.47 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Title additional information
Carnelian and marcasite
The NetherlandsVerified
200
Objects sold
100%
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