Need help to decipher hallmark / brand
Hi All,
Back again, this time as title ^^^^ says:
It's on the back of a brooch from the same estate as the previous enquiry and is in the shape of a wishbone with a pearl at the end. I've tried googling but to no avail.
Again TIA for any help.
14 comments
domino-710
·3 years agoA ' hallmark ' - will give you - who, what, where & when - this is stamped.
Probably plated.
pnc75
OP3 years agoIt belonged to a lady who would be in her 80s if she was still alive, but I wouldn't be surprised if perhaps this belonged to her mother or grandmother. Either way, I don't think it's worth listing, as it's pretty worn. Thank you for your help; I'm most appreciative. I have several more of her things, so no doubt will be back again with questions about something else! 😁
pnc75
OP3 years agoThis looks like it, but it doesn't mention the brand. And it's in much better condition than the one I have.
Vintage Sterling Silver Wishbone and Faux Pearl Pin or Brooch - Etsy Australia
papermoon.lady
·3 years agoYes, it looks similar, but maybe there are also brooches shaped like a wishbone that were not made by Keyes. It is nice though.
papermoon.lady
·3 years agoFrom the listing I linked to above (copied and pasted):
Sherbrook, Montreal, Quebec based company, “Keyes Jewellers Mfg Ltd” began producing costume jewelry in 1958 and ceased to exist in the late 1990s. This Company produced handcrafted, high-end costume jewelry with the use of gold and silver plating and metal alloys, rhinestones, crystals, faux pearls and enamel. All pieces of this Canadian jewelry brand are marked “Keyes” in an oval frame. Thanks to the high quality materials used and exquisite designs, Keyes vintage jewelry is considered collectible and are in available in limited qualties. (sic)
So '57 cannot be the year when it was made?
pnc75
OP3 years agoThank you so much. That makes sense as she was originally from Canada. I thought the second word looked like 'Keyes' too, but wasn't sure.
The first word looks something like STLP or R and from there I have no idea. I'll do some reseaching around keyes. Looks like it wouldn't be worth much anyway. And it answers my question to myself about real or faux pearls, so thank you again 🙂
twyngwyn
·3 years agomight the first word be STERLING?
countessalmirena
·3 years agoThat’s a strong possibility.
pnc75
OP3 years agoThanks for your input. Much appreciated. I wondered that too, but I don't think there are enough letters. Also, it has come off in places so I think it's probably just silverplate. I assume that sterling doesn't come off / pit? (Sorry to show my ignorance 😁)
imastawka
·3 years agoSTLPL8 ?
Sterling plate??
pnc75
OP3 years agoCould be. Thanks for trying to help. Would they have done that sort of abbreviation back then? (I'm not saying they wouldn't have, I'n genuinely asking, as I have no idea! 😃)
I've enlarged it as much as I can on my phone & still can't work it out!
domino-710
·3 years agoI'm going to do another Antiques Road Show - gawd - we are still watching from 7 years ago.
But - you have only brought in a part of the piece- really difficult with guessing the bit you left at home.
Show us the whole. lol
papermoon.lady
·3 years agoThere are a few Keyes brooches online, like this one. I am not sure what it says before Keyes. 57 something? Maybe it is the year when it was made, then a signature? Many listings mention a "signature".