Where did you find this mark? With the 925 mark on your piece it probably wasn't made by Dennis.
A dove tail joint on the piece really isn't a dating help since a number of countries still use the process.
Not all stainless is magnetic. https://www.meadmetals.com/blog/why-is-stainless-steel-not-magnetic
If you have never seen a hand blowpipe,here is a short video. [MEDIA]
The holes in the back to let gas release when soldering the pieces together. Using compressed gas heats the parts fast and can cause the piece to...
Strange construction for something that might be "old",the patina also looks like it could have been applied.
Looks like the pattern that was sold at Pier One imports in the 60's.You might find one similar on Ebay.
What is on the left side of the nose and mouth? Looks like air bubbles,but the photo isn't in focus.
It could be something like Sculpey or Fimo clay.
Watch parts..........
Small "teeth" raised up off the surface of the copper and the silver is tapped onto the "teeth". Similar to Japanese damascene. [ATTACH]
The design is chased and the silver is connected like damascene.
On a number of the beads half crystalized quartz areas are visible,there is also banding in areas. carnelian. [ATTACH]
The best quality Lapis has little or no pyrite. https://www.gia.edu/lapis-lazuli-quality-factors
Can you post a photo of the broken bead? Need to see how it broke.
The bottom one looks like a scarf clip. https://www.rockymountainwestern.com/scarfclip.html
The stones were mass manufactured,could be hobbyist,etc. Professionals rarely used pen engravers to sign their work....
The maker's can make both,but many buy the backs,etc, from other manufacturers. see link...
It is a maker's mark,hallmarks are government applied marks. It's possible the mark belong to a findings manufacturer and not the maker of the...
Previous thread.... https://www.antiquers.com/threads/antique-verge-fusee-watches-cocks-mounted-as-a-necklace.39368/
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