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Brooch

Jewelry

Traditional Norwegian jewelry called a sølje or solje. It is traditionally sterling silver with cup-shaped disks hanging from the pin. Made of filigree wire with rope edging. The outside edge is a scallop. The gold cups hang from wire loops. Tube hinge, c clasp and pin stem extends beyond the c clasp. There is a plaque with hallmarks but they are illegible. 1 3/8" diameter

2025.16.139

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1870 - 1953

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