Smith & Bond - Vintage Signed 'SMIBO' Sterling Silver Engraved Brooch (VBR299)

Smith & Bond - Vintage Signed 'SMIBO' Sterling Silver Engraved Brooch This lovely brooch is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked STER and a makers mark SMIBO for Smith & Bond. The brooch features vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This pretty brooch is made in the form of a graceful oval shaped plaque, which looks as though it could be a locket brooch. However this design is concaved in the back, featuring a pin an a secure rotary lock, which is in perfect working order. The brooch features exquisite engravings, and a beautiful high polished finish. The style of this brooch is versatile, therefore it looks great with casual wear or dressy clothing. This vintage brooch would make a perfect gift or addition to any jewelry collection. 

Comments: Rare piece. Lovely engravings, and amazing condition. 

History. Silver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.

The term sterling silver denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.

Smith & Bond, known for its "SMIBO" mark, was a Toronto-based jewelry company that operated from 1938 to 1983. The company specialized in manufacturing gold and silver jewelry, with some of its pieces being known for their Art Nouveau style. The company's jewelry is now considered rare on the secondary market. 

Measurements: Brooch 51.00 mm x 36.00 mm 

Weight: 10.20 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada, Toronto 

Date: Circa 1950