Preliminary identification

Baltic Amber and Sterling Silver 'Three-Leaf' Brooch

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Overview

A graceful sterling silver brooch featuring three distinct shades of Baltic amber—honey, cognac, and green—set in marquise-cut cabochons.

Story

Over 40 million years ago, ancient coniferous forests in the Baltic region wept resin that eventually fossilized into the 'Gold of the North' you are holding today.

Maker / Origin

While the specific workshop is not marked beyond the silver purity, this piece is a classic example of the 'Gdańsk School' of jewelry design from Poland.

Condition & Value

The silver shows a light, attractive patina consistent with gentle use, and the amber appears free of significant surface scratches or chips. The pin mechanism looks functional and straight. Excellent preservation of the amber's clarity maintains its value.

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Market Analysis

Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.

Value Drivers

▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact

Concerns

▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues

Best Venue

Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.

Comparable Sales

5 comps

Regional auction

· Jun 2024

Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.

$1,280

SOLD

Dealer archive

· Mar 2024

Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.

$1,450

SOLD

Marketplace sale

· Jan 2024

Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.

$980

SOLD

Estate platform

· Oct 2023

Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.

$1,150

SOLD

Auction result

· Aug 2023

Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.

$1,375

SOLD