Dating Vintage Lockets

One of the best ways to avoid reproductions and fakes is to know and understand how originals are made. Reproductions are rarely made the same as originals due to changes in materials, labor costs and modern production techniques. When looking at brooches, you can get a good idea of the age of the piece by studying the catches, hinges and pins Fig. For the purposes of our discussion we are going to use the words “brooch” to mean the decorative, ornamental piece.

The word “pin” will refer to the pointed piece of metal that pierces the clothing.

Feb 29, – Earrings, pair of (part of a set) Date: midth century Culture: Italian (Naples, probably) Medium: Gold, shell (Cassia rufa) Dimensions: Other (​of.

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