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Bar Pin
Jewelry
Bar pin of rectangular jet that has a chip on one side. Three faceted round balls are arranged with a gold or gold filled stem. A clear faceted rhinestone is set in a cup decorated with slashes along the rim. The cup is attached to a post attached to the underside of pin. Tube hinge and a large c clasp are glued to the underside. Likely a mourning pin. 2 1/8" long 5/16" wide
2025.16.151
The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection
Jewelry
Historic Costume
1840 - 1900