Mark on Brutalist / Modernist Pin

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by drg642, Jan 8, 2015.

  1. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Hi, This pin is made from copper, with burnishing and applied pieces on the front. It's about 2 1/4 inches wide. I know it's a long shot, but does anyone recognize the mark on the back? Is it initials, an Asian character, or just stray tool marks? Thanks for any help. I will probably also post on the jewelry forum, but wanted to start here. brut1.JPG brut2.JPG brut3.JPG brut4.JPG
     
    drg642, Jan 8, 2015
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    J li ?
     
    johnnycb09, Jan 8, 2015
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  3. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    T. P. ????? Right side up in the shot with the quarter.
     
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  4. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    I would not call this "brutalist" or "modern" art jewelry. I believe this is student work (lost wax method) - silver on copper (gold bauble? - I cannot tell) with pinback soldered - a lesson in casting and soldering various metals.
     
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  5. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Thank you all for your thoughts.
     
    drg642, Jan 9, 2015
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