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  1. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

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    Trying to help a friend out. Unknown metal content but I suspect silver. Thank you.
     
    gauntlettgems, Apr 6, 2025
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Could the loop fit over a button? Approx. how long is the chain? One could see some Christian symbolism here, but I don't know if that is what was intended. How & where did your friend acquire it? Or is the acquisition under consideration?
     
    Bronwen, Apr 6, 2025
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    or is the fish ready to eat ????
     
    komokwa, Apr 6, 2025
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Very nice.:) It is a Chinese toggle for prosperity and good luck. Very likely silver and antique.
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 6, 2025
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  5. shamster

    shamster Well-Known Member

    The top somehow gives me Chinese vibes and I found this IMG_0265.jpeg

    And they listed it as Yajin which I don’t know how to explain, just google it and there’s a wiki page
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Any Jewelry, Apr 6, 2025
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  7. shamster

    shamster Well-Known Member

    I spotted one with a massive agate fish on my last visit to an antique market, and they were asking for more than 100 GBP! Don’t know how much one usually went for, so I gave it up:woot: This one also has a fish but one in an basket is novelty
     
    shamster, Apr 6, 2025
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Those are British prices!:jawdrop: Sounds beautiful though.:)
    I have a small collection of Chinese silver toggles, all bought here in Continental Europe.
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 6, 2025
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  9. shamster

    shamster Well-Known Member

    Greater chance for European sellers not knowing what they’re & their true worth… always do research& ask forum members before buying & selling ;)
     
    shamster, Apr 6, 2025
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  10. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Exactly.:)
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 6, 2025
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  11. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Those are fabulous. Never seen them before. Didn't even know they existed.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Apr 6, 2025
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  12. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Same ! Now I need one !
     
    johnnycb09, Apr 6, 2025
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