We are happy to offer this two piece lot of Vintage Sterling Silver Brooch Pins, both figural and both are designer signed and hallmarked. First, the spoon pin is patent numbered 2066969, dating it to 1937. This small but detailed pin is signed Southern Colonial Pattern by Fine Arts Sterling. This brooch has an embossed decorative bowl, the decorative detail you would see on a real-life silver spoon and a perfect shape, all in a miniature 2.25 inch size with a pin to attach to your favorite outfit! We have paired it with a mid-Century Sterling Silver Butterfly from Mexico. This signed Brooch has some of the most outstanding Inlaid Abalone that we have ever seen with a wide range of color, brilliant rainbow pearl colors and heavy marbling. This figural brooch is signed Taxco Mexico 925 ACL. Your bid is for the pair. ... ***** Weight : 8 grams Measurements: spoon brooch measures just over 2.25 inches long ***** REFERENCES UTILIZED: Official Id and Price Guide to Antique Jewelry by Arthur Kaplan; Buying Jewelry by Anne Bingham; Christies Important Jewels St Moritz 2003; Gemstone Buying Guide by Renee Newman GG; Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry 1840-1950 by C Jeanenne Bell GG; Gemstones of the World by Walter Schumann

excellent, minor tarnish. Signatures include Fine Arts Sterling Patent 2066969 Southern Colonial; Taxco Mexico 925 ACL