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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jose Garcia, post: 10394866, member: 89860&quot;][ATTACH=full]523140[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]523141[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]523142[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]523143[/ATTACH] Hello everyone,</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I recently acquired this beautiful silver brooch and I’m hoping someone can help identify the maker, time period, and the figure depicted.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><ul> <li>The brooch is marked “MM 900” on the back.</li> <li>The front features an enamel portrait of what seems to be a young noblewoman or possibly a historical figure. The background includes fleur-de-lis symbols, suggesting a French royal or aristocratic theme.</li> <li>The silver purity mark “900” usually indicates continental silver, and the style feels late 19th to early 20th century to me, possibly Art Nouveau or Belle Époque.</li> </ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Has anyone seen a maker’s mark like “MM” before? Could this be from France, Austria, or another region?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Any insights into the identity of the person portrayed or the origin of the piece would be greatly appreciated!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you in advance![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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