help with brooch

[buttons-and-bows]

Has anyone seen a brooch like this one, ita 2" square and has A1791 on the back as far as i can make out and just above that is another stamp that could be SP something.

[willothewisp]

Probably Sphinx (more than likely) - believe they closed shop during 1985 - not been able to find a catalogue or much information about the company.

[willothewisp]

see http://www.jacksonjewels.com/Referen...panies_S-T.htm

Had a quick look about Sphinx - all say much the same; though company closure isnt clear - some late 1990s, others 2000.

[suesjools]

Agree, it does look like a Sphinx to me as well. Very lovely brooch.

Thanks Willo for the link, use a similar site when researching vintage jools but hadn't run into this one before, definitely a keeper.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[buttons-and-bows]

Thanks Willo and sues, I have been trying to find out for years what it is.

[suesjools]

It's so pretty and well made, almost fools you into thinking it's Victorian. Had a similar brooch some years ago but sold it, silly me, should have kept it to wear and increase in value.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[buttons-and-bows]

I got another one at the same time but cant find it at the moment but I dont think its got any markings on it, its a sort of gold coloured pin with chains dangling off it like a v shaped flag, i thought I bought three but can't think what the other one was, just know that I liked them

[willothewisp]

When you find it put it up on a new thread - someone will be able to give some advice. Willo.

[buttons-and-bows]

Okay, i did find another one like the pic in this thread on pinterest. I just looked for Sphinx and I think it near the bottom and is called a demi set as it has earrings with it.

[Ebideclectics]

Can you show the back? May be helpful

Has anyone seen a brooch like this one, ita 2" square and has A1791 on the back as far as i can make out and just above that is another stamp that could be SP something.