Copper, Brass, and Bronze
Man's earliest use of copper, a natural element and the core ingredient in brass (an alloy of copper and zinc) and bronze (an alloy of copper and tin), dates back more than 10,000 years.  Copper was discovered to have been used in the Pyramids of Egypt for the use of plumbing. A copper pendant was discovered in the Middle East dating back to about 8700 B.C. Copper has long been used in healing for ailments such as arthritis and is essential to the human diet. It aids in the process of iron-rich foods to produce red hemoglobin in the blood. Copper stimulates growth and reproduction in higher plants and animals. This ancient metal is also bio-static,  which means that bacteria cannot grow on its surface. When I look at copper, I am reminded of our great lady of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, and its famous welcoming poem by Emma Lazarus. This beacon of freedom contains over 179,000 pounds of copper!

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	Enameled Copper Earrings and Brooch Presented above is a matching set that includes screw-back earrings and brooch. The enamel is black with sky blue flowers, abstract in style. This set... $25.00 More Details...

	Enamel on Copper Earrings and Brooch Presented is another unmarked set of enamel on copper screw back earrings and brooch, purchased from the same person (see previous picture, black... $25.00 More Details...

	Van Dell Bow Pin with Pearl Presented is a lovely  signed "Van Dell" pin. It is also signed 1/20-12 kt.  G.F.  Base metal is unknown but Van Dell is known to use sterling.. $20.00 More Details...

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