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Brooch

Jewelry

Handmade brass pin, silver-tone and possibly rolled gold or gilded metal findings. Six round clear rhinestones are prong-held as is the red rhinestone. Nine half round turquoise (real?) are bezel set with tiny discs of rolled gold between them. One turquoise stone is missing. There is a vaguely flower-like gold piece at the top of the silver circle with a clear rhinestone attached. Tube hinge. C clasp and long pin stem which extends beyond the clasp. This is an Aesthetic Era pin. 1 13/16" long. 15/16" wide

2025.16.193

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1870 - 1899

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