Yes, the Mother-of-Pealrs are widely used today. All one needs to do is enter the Pearly Gates to find them...and forget about Pearl Harbor, because they ain't there. <g>

Any scans? I think I know the pieces you're talking about. Are they concentrics; badly worn, with chips and numeral 5? Unless they're close to perfect, there really isn't too much interest in them.

JB