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Brooch

Jewelry

Silver metal, possibly sterling in an elaborate design of leaves and stems. Top section has three Mother of Pearls set in bezel settings and two small-faceted glass rhinestones of pink-red. Second section has one bezel set Mother of Pearl and five pink-red faceted rhinestones. The last section has a teardrop-shaped bezel set Mother of Pearl. This is a Renaissance Revival piece made in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Tube hinge and c clasp, the pin extends beyond the main design. Back of pin is elaborately engraved. 2" long 1 1/2" wide.

2025.16.296

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1870 - 1900

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