Lot 315

USA, Danish, Mexican Sterling Silver Brooches, 9 pcs

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USA, Danish, Mexican Sterling Silver Brooches, 9 pcs

Estimate: $450 - $675

Starting Bid: $200

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by Artemis Fine Arts
August 7, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

United States, Mexico & Denmark: mid-20th century CE. A charming nine-piece assortment of vintage silver and brass brooches and pins centered on lively animal and nature motifs. Included are an unmarked sterling silver butterfly with vivid enamel inlay, an unmarked silver-washed brass eagle uniform pin, a 87% silver roadrunner brooch, and a handmade raccoon brooch cast in tin with an illegible maker's name on the reverse. From Mexico is a nacre-inlaid brass turtle brooch, and a 88% silver bird brooch set with a red plastic cabochon. Three Danish sterling silver pieces include a fish brooch marked E & M for Eiler & Marloe, a bird brooch, and tie pin set with a blue lapis cabochon. Size of fish brooch: 1.4" L x 1.1" W (3.6 cm x 2.8 cm); silver quality: 87% to 95%; total combined weights: 30.4 grams

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's

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Item # 197767

  • Condition: Scratch on the red plastic cabochon on the bird. Loss to enamel on butterfly wingtip and glass inlay on eye. Dark patina and toning to silver. All are wearable.

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