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Bar Pin

Jewelry

This three-dimensional Onyx bar pin is a mourning pin. Two ends have been carved to give a sort of faceted quality to the ends. In the center section is a grid formed by flat wires with a tiny natural seed pearl in the center flanked by 2 leaves on each end (their tops are textured and engraved) ending with larger natural seed pearls, each in a good setting, one to each end. Tube hinge and early safety clasp. On curved part of clasp is 14 k and a pin stem, which extends beyond the clasp. The front decoration appears to be riveted to the back. 2 3/16" long 7/16" wide 3/16" deep

2025.16.153

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1870 - 1900

Stamp

on clasp

14K

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