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Brooch

Jewelry

Mourning brooch of black glass or French Jet oval is beveled at the edge and bezel set with a millegrain edge. There is a decorative border made of a "ribbon" of gold millegrain edge soldered in a repeating pattern. Setting may be low k gold or gold filled. Some minor scratches on glass. A flower with 2 leaves and stem is centered with a tiny seed pearl. The back setting of brooch is open with a tiny ring on the bottom for a small chain or pin for security. Tube hinge and older safety clasp repair soldered on. 1 3/8" long 1 1/8" wide

2025.16.150

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1840 - 1900

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