Overview
A hand-pierced and engraved silver brooch featuring a seated figure holding a Was-scepter, framed within a traditional temple pylon.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A hand-pierced and engraved silver brooch featuring a seated figure holding a Was-scepter, framed within a traditional temple pylon.
Story
In November 1922, the world changed when Howard Carter stepped into the golden silence of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, sparking a global obsession that influenced everything from skyscrapers to cinema.
Maker / Origin
While the specific artisan remains anonymous, the hallmark on the reverse is consistent with Egyptian silver standards used in the early 20th century.
Condition & Value
The brooch shows a soft, authentic patina consistent with its age. The pin mechanism on the reverse appears to be a later replacement or repair, which is common for pieces of this era. The engraving remains crisp and the silver shows no significant thinning or cracks.
Full Research
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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.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375