Featured Maybe Victorian Brooch Look Like Asian Writing "X" Mark

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  1. antiquelover69

    antiquelover69 Well-Known Member

    Another brooch from my jewelry find.An older brooch maybe from the Victorian era.Look like maybe Chinese or Japanese.The back has an "X" on back.Any idea.About 2-2 1/2" SAM_2702.JPG SAM_2705.JPG SAM_2704.JPG
     
  2. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I believe that's a Japanese Satsuma brooch.
     
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  3. antiquelover69

    antiquelover69 Well-Known Member

    Do you have any idea what the X mean and the year of the brooch
     
  4. Ratsy Brown

    Ratsy Brown Well-Known Member

    The X is a clan symbol, probably Shimazu.
     
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  5. antiquelover69

    antiquelover69 Well-Known Member

    Thanks so much! I did research and you are correct!
     
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  6. antiquelover69

    antiquelover69 Well-Known Member

    Ratsy Brown,I researched after I got 2 answers from you and Bookahtoo and you are correct. It is Shimazu. clan! thanks sooo muchh!!!
     
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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    The back is early 20th.
     
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  8. antiquelover69

    antiquelover69 Well-Known Member

    Thanks! Sue
     
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    Ken Yap Active Member

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