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Stick Pin

Jewelry

Silver (sterling?) stickpin topped with a silver ball. There are indentations along the shaft to help it stick in cloth. Attached to the stick pin is a seated Liberty dime, dated 1877, that on the reverse side has been smoothed and engraved with, from the top, a half circle of notches, 2 stems with leaves, the initials C.F.H., triangular decorations and Greek key 1/2 circle. (engraving is delicate and refined) A silver chain was attached. 1 7/8" long

2025.16.080

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1877

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