Unknow Stamp

Bron · Post by **Bron** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:49 am

This filigree flower pin was tarnished almost black, but cleaned up well to show a bright gold vermeil finish. Then I noticed a stamp that I cannot figure out. The stamp is on the front of the piece instead of the back, which is also unusual. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

ValkyrieVixen · Post by **ValkyrieVixen** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:36 am

Might be an Israeli piece, they do a lot of the filigree like that and I think I see an M5 cartouche. The other mark might be Hebrew. Don't know if the marks help date it. They still use old techniques in new pieces so can be hard to date.

Post by **admin** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:37 am

Think you've shown it upside down, I suspect it is a Portuguese mark.