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Brooch
Jewelry
Mourning brooch made of tear-shaped French jet (glass) set around an oval of jet glass. There is a seed pearl set in a leaf in the center. Bezel set in 10-14 k gold with gold balls between each tear. There is a small ring for using brooch as a pendant. Tube hinge and c clasp. 1 5/16 " long 1 1/8" wide
2025.16.144
The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection
Jewelry
Historic Costume
1850 - 1900