POLISH (?) WARSAW .800 SILVER AMBER BROOCH
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 9:54 pm
I have an approx 1 3/4" antique amber and silver brooch with three marks on the side of the hook that holds the pin closed. I have researched the marks to the best of my ability as a novice to silver marks and need your assistance. This is my first post to the forum so please excuse the lack of a photo. My digital camera is nearly as old as this piece. :) It is a very beautiful brooch and the silver curls around the top of the piece.
The first mark is two capital letters "RC". The second mark is a head with possibly long curls in back. The third mark is a W with a small 5 underneath it, a slightly larger similar head to the second mark, and the number 3. From the research I was able to do, I believe the piece is Polish by the third mark, and it has .800 silver purity. It is 1920's or earlier. Any assistance you can give would be greatly appreciated.
The first mark is two capital letters "RC". The second mark is a head with possibly long curls in back. The third mark is a W with a small 5 underneath it, a slightly larger similar head to the second mark, and the number 3. From the research I was able to do, I believe the piece is Polish by the third mark, and it has .800 silver purity. It is 1920's or earlier. Any assistance you can give would be greatly appreciated.