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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Scatter Pin

Jewelry

Reverse painted glass intaglio pin. Oval pin has a pressed, 3 dimensional picture of a flower basket with two flower garland swags on each side. The intaglio was painted and a Mother of Pearl backing was put on to protect the image. Backing was fit into a brass bezel and decorative bead edge. Edging may be separate from the backing which was attached by tabs on each side. Round hinge and c clasp pre-attached to bezel backing. 1 1/2" long. 1" wide

2025.16.244

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1900 - 1925

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