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Brooch
Jewelry
Large Victorian love knot pin with 2 coral pieces. One-piece, gold-filled wire that starts very thin expands to quite thick and then becomes thin again. The thickest part of the wire is stamped with some designs while other parts of the wire remain plain. At each end, the thinner wire secures a piece of orange coral. On the back there is a round hinge and safety clasp each on a pad, indicating they replaced the originals. Early safety clasp. 1 3/4" long. 3/4" wide.
2025.16.329
The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection
Jewelry
Historic Costume
1800 - 1880