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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Bar Pin

Jewelry

Bar pin made up of 3 gold-tone hexagonal beads ended with two triangular green swirl glass beads. Gold wire work builds up a platform for 2 pearls, 2 emerald green pastes and oval cabochon of the same green swirl glass. Royal blue enamel stripes adorn the top of the gold beads. There is an oriental or Middle Eastern look to this pin, it is clearly handmade. There is a early round hinge and safety c clasp. 2" long 1/2" wide

2025.16.259

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1870 - 1900

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