Value my stock pin competition - a bit of fun.

[ycbm]

 

[Rowreach]

Are you criticising my photography skills!?

Er, I'm sure it's your phone that's to blame but I'd like to see the detail

 

[ycbm]

No, it was me.
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[Rowreach]

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Ah excellent, that's more like it

 

[ycbm]

There a story behind this one, anyone want to guess the story? You don't win the leaf if you get it right, though

 

[ycbm]

Going out, back later to see what you all make of it.

 

[Rowreach]

There a story behind this one, anyone want to guess the story? You don't win the leaf if you get it right, though

That was my next question

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

How old is leafy? And how much does leafy weigh?

 

[Peglo]

I love it.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Very nice, I love it.

 

[Rowreach]

I came back in expecting lots of guesses! Come on people

 

[ycbm]

Maybe I should start a new thread?
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[ycbm]

How old is leafy?

I don't know how old leafy is, I bought it from an independent jeweller in 2002, second hand with no box. I did not buy it for me, I only wear white gold and silver. And yet I own it. Another part of the story!

 

[ycbm]

And how much does leafy weigh?

Well what a good question. Leafy weighs almost exactly ⅓ of an once.

 

[ycbm]

I love it.

So do I, it's so beautifully made, it's just like a real autumn leaf. That's a clue too!
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[Cortez]

What are we guessing here? The story or the value? Lovely little piece.

 

[ycbm]

Both.

 

[Xmasha]

Here goes, you bought it as a christmas present for someone but decided you didnt like them enough anymore so kept it. It cost you £150

Its lovely, so perhaps keep it for my christmas present ?

 

[Rowreach]

I don't know how old leafy is, I bought it from an independent jeweller in 2002, second hand with no box. I did not buy it for me, I only wear white gold and silver. And yet I own it. Another part of the story!

Can you make out any more of the hallmark? I'm assuming no maker's name? It's a lovely quality piece that. But no safety chain and (possibly no maker's mark) ... I'd put it at 1950s but it could be more modern than that.

 

[I'm Dun]

I have no idea,so total guess, £262

And you bought it and put it away and couldnt find it again until it was too late

 

[criso]

Are we guessing what you paid for it in 2002 or a recent valuation? And what it would cost to buy or what you would get if you sold it.

 

[BallyJ]

Is is actually a big name designer that you hadn't realised so decided to keep it! Think its worth £90

 

[Cowpony]

Well the spot price for 1oz of gold is just over £2000, so as a minimum 1/3oz is around £660. If its a well known maker then it's probably worth more

 

[Rowreach]

Well what a good question. Leafy weighs almost exactly ⅓ of an once.

Melted down, that's quite a lot of money

 

[criso]

Well the spot price for 1oz of gold is just over £2000, so as a minimum 1/3oz is around £660. If its a well known maker then it's probably worth more

That was why I wondered if we were going on the 2002 price as gold price has changed a lot.

 

[cauda equina]

You bought it for someone else (a gardener?) and for some reason it was returned to you later?
Guessing it cost £98 in 2002

 

[EventingMum]

I have seen real leaves coated in gold so I'm assuming this may be one? If it is then there will be far less gold than if it were solid so I will guess at £65 as the gold would have to be very thin to preserve the detail.

 

[gallopingby]

£75 in 2002 and £145 today.

 

[cauda equina]

If it's a real leaf, is it to do with a significant bunch of flowers like a wedding bouquet?

 

[Rumtytum]

Replied on other thread, will repeat here: £165.48