Featured Soviet brooch, signed, please help!

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Simona Buhus, Sep 10, 2024.

  1. Simona Buhus

    Simona Buhus Well-Known Member

    Good evening,
    This brooch is a new acquisition, bought it in an antique market.
    Sold as sterling silver, at the back has a signature, possible Russian alphabet.
    It’s very well made, the lady whom sold it, tested it and they are not diamonds.
    I have to clean it and post few more photos tomorrow.
    Any idea what it is, possible maker?
    How old?
    Thank you.
    Kind regards,
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    Simona Buhus, Sep 10, 2024
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  2. Aznathalie

    Aznathalie Well-Known Member

    Maybe this word is "Стерлинг" STERLING
     
    Aznathalie, Sep 10, 2024
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  3. Simona Buhus

    Simona Buhus Well-Known Member

    Possible, it’s not clear, will clean it tomorrow, see what comes up.
     
    Last edited: Sep 11, 2024
    Simona Buhus, Sep 10, 2024
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  4. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Simona, would you show a picture of the back and the mark after you clean it?
     
    Figtree3, Sep 11, 2024
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  5. Simona Buhus

    Simona Buhus Well-Known Member

    Yes, here it is. The word ends in N and there are some other hallmarks as well.
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    Simona Buhus, Sep 11, 2024
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Thank you, Simona. Unfortunately I can't make out the lettering. The letters you drew are clearer. So, I have to think that Aznathalie's interpretation is the most likely.
     
    Figtree3, Sep 11, 2024
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