Featured Enamel Painted Ivory Filagree Pin - Clean it or Not?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by KikoBlueEyes, Apr 21, 2019.

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  1. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Beautiful brooch, Kiko. Very Chinese, and I have only ever seen these in bone, not ivory, so you're in the clear.:)
    The carving was probably done in the Canton (Guangdong) region.
    That font is typical for Chinese Export Jewellery ca 1910-1940. With that clasp and the general style I would say 1920s, maybe early 30s.
    Chinese Export Jewellery is collectible.

    You already got perfect advice from the others regarding cleaning.:)
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 22, 2019
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  2. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Good deal - bone. I appreciate you taking the time to consider it history and place. It helps me appreciate it more since it is older than I thought. They also allow me to do some research into the art of its origin. I'm glad you agree to a little cleaning. I want to wear it in the way it was supposed to be seen, not dark and grimy looking.
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Apr 22, 2019
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    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    As usual, you have great suggestions on how to work with old jewelry, etc. Thanks so much!
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Apr 22, 2019
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    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    De nada, (my pleasure!) Kiko :kiss:
     
    kyratango, Apr 22, 2019
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    :kiss:
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Apr 22, 2019
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