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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Brooch

Jewelry

Victorian garnet pin with both flat-cut and rose-cut garnets. It is in the shape of a bow with a center flower cluster. It likely had a gold wash over base metal or is gold filled. There is a tube hinge with an interesting safety clasp that opens at the top. An older design. Pin stem extends beyond the pin. There are holes in the back for light to shine through. 2" long 3/4" wide

2025.16.335

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1890 - 1915

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