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Brooch

Jewelry

Small mourning pin with an oval piece of bezel set black jet. It has a gold leaf with seed pearl set in the center. Oval is surrounded by gold balls and 2 black jet leaves on each side of a diamond shaped piece of black jet all bezel set. This motif is equal distant around the oval. On back is a tube hinge, c clasp, and pin stem extends beyond the clasp, along with a small ring for chain or pin for safety. 1" long 1 1/4" wide

2025.16.158

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1870 - 1900

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