Choose fontsize:
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
News
gesza
May 02, 2024, 06:07:44 PM
 I'm still here any rallies coming up? 
jamiepearce
January 17, 2024, 07:59:51 PM
 Evening.been out the picture for a few years.is there any weekenders coming up this year?
rookypair
January 04, 2024, 09:57:08 AM
 I think everyone has dispersed in all directions. Good to see some of the original peeps posting to 
rjm
January 03, 2024, 11:26:38 PM
 This site is pretty dead now! 
TOMTOM
January 03, 2024, 05:38:50 PM
 HI IM HERE ANY RALLYS
dances with badgers
December 28, 2023, 09:40:42 AM
 the dreaded social media lol
DEADLOCK
December 27, 2023, 08:26:38 AM
 Still going social media plays a big part 

View All

 

Currently there is 1 User in the Chatroom!





Click here if you
need van signs


Or here if you
need magnetic signs


Or here if you
need a
Corporate Video Production Company in Milton Keynes

See our
privacy policy here
Pages: [1]
« previous next »
  Print  
Author Topic: Faymous' brooch find...any ideas of date??  (Read 1683 times)
Jassy
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 1032
« on: March 20, 2011, 11:45:46 PM »
Faye found this today, its definately a brooch as it has got the remains of the catch on the back.

* PICT0153.jpg (31.34 KB, 248x186 - viewed 246 times.)
Logged
Everything happens for a reason.....
Jassy
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 1032
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2011, 11:46:35 PM »
front

* PICT0151.jpg (33.21 KB, 248x186 - viewed 363 times.)
Logged
Everything happens for a reason.....
Napoleon
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 2113



WWW
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2011, 11:59:09 PM »
look the same style
 

welldone. Napoleon.
« Last Edit: March 21, 2011, 12:12:10 AM by Napoleon » Logged
Roman (Ray)
Restricted Member
Superhero Member
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 2583


Whites DFX 300 + Lazer Hawkeye user !!
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2011, 11:59:37 PM »
welldone faye.lovely brooch great find.you girls are doing great with your garretts.keep it up.
raymondo
Logged
DOWN TO EARTH WITH ROMAN ( RAY )
Meatslicer
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 575


Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2011, 12:07:53 AM »
Its an open knot love token brooch. Usually made from a twisted bar thenthe ends are joined by the catch plate and pin.

Think the one I saw recently was post medievel?

Eric
Logged
22 Roman  Coins
13 Hammered
4 Georgian Silver
4 Silver love tokens
8 Victorian  Silver
40 Victorian Copper
6 Edwardian Silver
7 George IV
4 George V
0 Gold Coins
1 iron age gold
9 Roman Brooches
4 Copper Knobs
30 Buckles
1 med dagger hilt
1 Roman Spoon
2x Silver Gilt Treasure items
Chef Geoff
Archaeological and Hardware Advisor
Dark Lord
**********
Offline Offline

Posts: 9368



WWW
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2011, 12:08:04 AM »
Nice find Faye, it's a Victorian lovers knot brooch.
Logged
The Doc
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 3773
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2011, 12:14:43 AM »
As has been said - late 19th or early 20th century, see here:

http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showcat.php?cat=206&stype=1&si=twisted+frame&perpage=12&sort=1&stype=&limit=&cat=206&ppuser=
Logged
Jassy
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 1032
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2011, 12:15:05 AM »
thanks everyone!! im impressed by your vast knowledge!!!!
Logged
Everything happens for a reason.....

Pages: [1]
  Print  
« previous next »
 
Jump to:  


Home
SimplePortal 2.3.3 © 2008-2010, SimplePortal