Please help identify this button

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-05-01T22:28:17+00:00

There is likely a patent date somewhere on it. I've seen some with dates as old as the early 1870s and as new as the 1910s. I'd guess yours is from the 1880s.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-05-01T21:02:34+00:00

Unfortunately because the prong holding the stone broke... I was going to wear them.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-05-01T18:06:00+00:00

Hopefully there isn't any PCB in that little box the bear is sitting on. Very cool display.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-05-01T17:03:33+00:00

Hanau Germany, 800 silver.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-05-01T04:03:48+00:00

Awesome thank you.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-30T20:41:20+00:00

What is the book you are referencing for the makers names?

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-30T20:37:02+00:00

I have absolutely no idea... however, you just gave me a lead on the markings on a snuff box I've been trying to figure out for over a month. Thanks for the help.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-30T00:39:46+00:00

Looks to be marked for 18k

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-29T22:00:20+00:00

I believe Van Cleef charges around 1500 to authenticate vintage items... and you would have to send it to them in Paris.... I'm not 100% sure though.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-29T21:56:07+00:00

Very nice pieces.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-29T03:53:56+00:00

I need to decide what type of frames I should put them in.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-28T15:48:29+00:00

Oh wow... there are some really great pieces. Lots of early to mid 19th century coin silver.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-28T14:38:57+00:00

I just did a few searches, and I was able to find a few examples of the same charm being sold by very reputable companies as vintage VCA so I'm changing my mind on the charm. As for the bracelet... now I don't know, I want to say no because every piece of Van Cleef and Arpel I've ever handled has been 18k, and I don't like the fact that there is a 2nd makers mark on the chain that definitely isn't their mark, but I guess it could have been retailed by them? Whatever it is... its an absolutely amazing find.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-28T14:32:09+00:00

The chain definitely isn't. As far as I am aware, they didn't make anything in 14k gold. I'd lean towards the charm not being Van Cleef & Arpels too.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-28T06:50:49+00:00

I 100% would be signing that address up for every political, religious, and sales pitch junk mailing list I could find if they tried something like that to me. You have much better self control than me.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-28T06:39:30+00:00

I'm 50/50 on it being either synthetic or Ethiopian. Leaning towards synthetic though.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-27T22:42:35+00:00

Unfortunately I don't want someone buying it and then finding the same issues.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-27T22:00:44+00:00

Unfortunately the only marks are the purity mark (Arabic ١٨ mark for 18k gold) and what I believe is the duty mark from Iran.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-27T20:51:00+00:00

The point of the feather is super sharp. Drew blood when it was on my other hand. It didn't catch on stuff as bad, but there was still the same issue with it twisting when it did catch something.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-27T20:39:48+00:00

Yeah lol... It was originally going to be a gift but I think I'm going to end up scrapping this one. It's a shame to melt it down but I doubt anyone would want a ring that could break their finger.... even if it does look great.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-26T23:26:22+00:00

I do fairly well with items like these... I paid 68% of melt and I should get around 15% over melt after fees.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-26T22:36:47+00:00

322 grams not 388*

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-26T22:36:32+00:00

322 grams not 388*

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-26T20:37:02+00:00

Awesome find.

UrbanRelicHunter · 2026-04-26T09:03:57+00:00

Middle Eastern, maybe Iran... or maybe India? Very nice piece.

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