Author Topic: I have my grandmoms piece of jewelry passed down can you help me? (Read 2111 times)

oldtimer112 · « **on:** June 11, 2010, 11:44:25 am »

The only thing I know is it says Tiffany and company on it here are some pics is it valuable?
The pictures of it our on this http://sites.google.com/site/antiques123s1219/pictures
Please help thanks

oldtimer112 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2010, 11:46:05 am »

it is marked TIFFANY & CO STERLING Pat NB7B M I dont know what it means to

waywardangler · « **Reply #2 on:** June 11, 2010, 11:49:44 am »

It looks like somebody has turned a quality fork into a unique bracelet. The value would be personal as an object passed down from your grandmother.

talesofthesevenseas · « **Reply #3 on:** June 11, 2010, 01:29:32 pm »

I know that "spoon rings" (rings made from antique spoon handles) were very popular in the 1970's and 1980's. I had one myself. I suspect that this was probably made into a bracelet about that time, during that surge in popularity. To the best of my knowledge, ladies weren't wearing cutlery before then.

Although the fork itself is older.

ironlord1963 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2010, 10:01:51 pm »

Flatware Art for sure, It has again become very popular. Everyfair streetfair I go to I see at least two booths with Flatware Art, some really cool stuff I would day, kinda make me cringe a bit being a flatware collector, seen some really valueable Flatware turned into art.

sapphire · « **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2010, 03:31:20 am »

I would have to agree with the fork to bracelet idea too. Very odd though that someone would go through all that meticulous
work, yet turn it 'inside out' . You'd think they'd want the detail on the outside.

hosman321 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2010, 03:35:04 am »

I cringe too when I think of it's transformation. But it definitely is really cool, I'd wear it. I agree that you would think the decoration should be on the outside, I guess the artist had a method to their madness...

KC · « **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2010, 01:40:13 pm »

Now think about it....to have a bracelet depicting that it is from Tiffany's is a big plus! Value because of it showing Tiffany $50 - $80

This type of art using unmatched or damaged wares is on the upswing again with our economy.

Many things increase in sales during a decline in the economy...and jewelry is one of them!

I like the look of these items.....have seen them made into place card holders, butter pat dish display holders, wall hooks, all kinds of jewelry, etc. I would never suggest to go out and do this with a great set of silver....however, some people who are needing $$$$ will actually sell these pieces for more in the long run with items like this!