tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post3878539861036969287..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: The Old BroochLisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-14744746860574631522012-09-02T22:04:39.602-07:002012-09-02T22:04:39.602-07:00Good to hear someone else has demanding characters...Good to hear someone else has demanding characters, too - and pleased you've managed to discover more about your ... er ... Abigail's broach :)Adele Joneshttp://www.adelejonesauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-38576454062679976642012-09-01T11:48:59.074-07:002012-09-01T11:48:59.074-07:00Well, I'm sure this jewelry was given as a lov...Well, I'm sure this jewelry was given as a love gift. What would the five hearts represent? Her five children? With the buckles on each side representing the father of the children on one side and the mother of the children on the other. Could those end pieces be fleur-de-lis representing the trinity holding the family together? Story and Logic Media Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317731231950753140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-85962771582506054692012-09-01T07:10:11.494-07:002012-09-01T07:10:11.494-07:00You are very welcome. I love the thrill of the ch...You are very welcome. I love the thrill of the chase.Judith Roblhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896616623573839165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-72587038396566959282012-09-01T07:05:04.715-07:002012-09-01T07:05:04.715-07:00Wow you're star! This is exactly the type of r...Wow you're star! This is exactly the type of response to my blog that I was hoping for. Thank you so much.Ruth Ann Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109021171045138359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-65370396485682864602012-09-01T07:03:51.107-07:002012-09-01T07:03:51.107-07:00Thank you, that's a lovely brooch and as you s...Thank you, that's a lovely brooch and as you say, similar to mine.Ruth Ann Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109021171045138359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-19798866130765961972012-09-01T07:02:59.725-07:002012-09-01T07:02:59.725-07:00Thank you, Judith, I appreciate your help.Thank you, Judith, I appreciate your help.Ruth Ann Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109021171045138359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-54279405283006824652012-09-01T07:01:51.734-07:002012-09-01T07:01:51.734-07:00Unfortunately my mother doesn't have any info...Unfortunately my mother doesn't have any information about the brooch. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Ruth Ann Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109021171045138359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-2622031795914077922012-09-01T07:00:08.460-07:002012-09-01T07:00:08.460-07:00Yes, it's beautiful. "Antique Roadshow&qu...Yes, it's beautiful. "Antique Roadshow" makes for good watching. Thank you for popping in and leaving a comment.Ruth Ann Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109021171045138359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-37067525874359711662012-09-01T06:58:25.958-07:002012-09-01T06:58:25.958-07:00Glad you enjoyed the blog! Thank you for stopping ...Glad you enjoyed the blog! Thank you for stopping byRuth Ann Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109021171045138359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-90535804875771946392012-09-01T06:56:06.120-07:002012-09-01T06:56:06.120-07:00Thanks Shirl. I appreciate your help.Thanks Shirl. I appreciate your help.Ruth Ann Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109021171045138359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-54593181215055024582012-09-01T04:53:39.944-07:002012-09-01T04:53:39.944-07:00The maker seems to have been Richard John Wakefiel...The maker seems to have been Richard John Wakefield of Tenby Street North in Birmingham. He worked from 1887 to at least 1921. Check out this link:<br /><br />http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-R.html<br /><br />It's been a lot of fun chasing this down. Judith Roblhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896616623573839165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-55150475247935236932012-08-31T18:23:58.314-07:002012-08-31T18:23:58.314-07:00It would appear that your maker is Richard John Wa...It would appear that your maker is Richard John Wakefield - active at Tenby Street North in Birmingham from 1887 through at least 1921.<br /><br />Here is a link to the information - you'll have to scroll down quite a bit, but things are in alpha order.<br /><br />http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-R.htmlJudith Roblhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896616623573839165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-33179078489485019392012-08-31T15:09:33.394-07:002012-08-31T15:09:33.394-07:00You might check out this link. It looks much like...You might check out this link. It looks much like your brooch.<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/82282726/birmingham-antique-silver-sweetheartJudith Roblhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896616623573839165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-46203992196311246852012-08-31T08:21:14.772-07:002012-08-31T08:21:14.772-07:00 I love the brooch. What an interesting design. I... I love the brooch. What an interesting design. If only it could talk! Does your mother have any recollections regarding it? I look forward to seeing how this develops! Valhttp://www.koemba.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-11173833548547660522012-08-31T08:04:53.412-07:002012-08-31T08:04:53.412-07:00And request on Twitter and FaceBook! That's th...And request on Twitter and FaceBook! That's the way to increase traffic to the blog as well as just maybe get an answer! I've tweeted and FB'd.Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-76338935085858950042012-08-31T05:30:40.343-07:002012-08-31T05:30:40.343-07:00I have a little information:
Lion with raised paw ...I have a little information:<br />Lion with raised paw indicates Sterling Silver - .925 percent pure silver<br /><br />Anchor represents the city of Birmingham – <br /><br />RJW are the initials of the silversmith – I’m not sure who that is<br /><br />And the parallel lines are an indication of year of manufacture to the best of my knowledge<br /><br />Hope this helps a little. I'll keep searching for answers.<br />Judith Roblhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896616623573839165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-45881861816079879842012-08-30T22:48:15.929-07:002012-08-30T22:48:15.929-07:00Ruth Ann, the brooch is beautiful and I'm sure...Ruth Ann, the brooch is beautiful and I'm sure it has a fascinating history. I watch the British TV show 'Antique Roadshow' and it's interesting to hear about the history of the items people bring in to get valued :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-12926830299525982782012-08-30T16:03:39.479-07:002012-08-30T16:03:39.479-07:00Sorry, can't help . Know nothing about old jew...Sorry, can't help . Know nothing about old jewellery but it made for a great blog, Ruth Ann. Sure cleaned up well.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-16299006612305689772012-08-30T11:42:22.083-07:002012-08-30T11:42:22.083-07:00That's a great idea!That's a great idea!Lisa Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-8301637177029590542012-08-30T11:41:34.341-07:002012-08-30T11:41:34.341-07:00Thank you Alice, Lisa and Shirl for taking the tim...Thank you Alice, Lisa and Shirl for taking the time to leave a comment.<br /><br />I'm going to put a request out to ACFW over the weekend for any experts on antique jewelry to visit the blog in the hopes that someone will be able to identify it and give me some information.Ruth Ann Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109021171045138359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-86521663412665474632012-08-30T10:58:58.236-07:002012-08-30T10:58:58.236-07:00Don't know about the brooch except it cleaned ...Don't know about the brooch except it cleaned up beautifully! I hope Abigail is able to help you find our more about it. Be sure to share it here if she does.<br /><br />Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-16964031593079488102012-08-30T09:55:50.254-07:002012-08-30T09:55:50.254-07:00I don't know anything about the brooch either,...I don't know anything about the brooch either, except that it is beautiful and what a neat story behind it. Would be interested in knowing more as well!<br />Lisa Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-49257396918755423292012-08-30T08:56:59.294-07:002012-08-30T08:56:59.294-07:00Don't know anything about your brooch, Ruth An...Don't know anything about your brooch, Ruth Ann, but I love it. Also love the idea that it fell into your hands through an inheritance. Amazing how it cleaned up! Good luck with the story and with discovering the real provenance of your brooch.Alice Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218095053108888830noreply@blogger.com