This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Antique Silver 10k Gold, and Marquesite Brooch$96.00
I have a gut feeling this could have been made in the orient, or the islands. The 10k gold center has two snakes winding up a central column or tree, and there appears to be palms, bananas and a fish? The outer frame is marked 800 pure silver, and has marquesites.
I have not seen anything else like it on Etsy or e-bay yet, but I am still researching it. Meanwhile, I don't want to deny my customers a chance to grab this special item, and am just going with my gut on a price for now.
It measures 1. 5 inches long, and an inch wide, and it has an early "C" clasp, (very secure, as you can see by the picture).
If anyone out there can tell me more about this, I'd love to hear from you.
I often help out other Etsy sellers when I can with info about the things I am more familiar with, like vintage clothing. In the meantime, I will have the gold tested!
This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Las Vegas, Nevada.