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Bar Pin

Jewelry

Mourning bar pin with primary material of vulcanite; a type of hardened rubber. Small balls of French Jet (glass) and one central faceted square stone of French Jet are ornaments. Tube hinge, c clasp and pin stem extends beyond the clasp and is thick 2 1/4" long 1/2" wide

2025.16.156

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1850 - 1890

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