It is a genuine vintage piece and would date to around 1950. There is no damage to the brooch and no repairs. There are no stones missing and no damaged stones.
The brooch is large and measures 65mm across. Please note this item is original and not a copy or modern day reproduction. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behaviour. The item "Genuine Vintage Large Sterling Silver Marcasite Pheonix Bird Brooch 6.5cm long" is in sale since Thursday, March 24, 2016. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage, Antique Jewellery".
The seller is "*emprades*" and is located in Clarendon, South Australia. This item can be shipped worldwide.