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Stick Pin
Jewelry
Serpent stickpin; polished white quartz on an oval plate that is attached to the pin stem. Wrapped around the quartz is a detailed sea serpent with an open mouth and tongue, arrowhead tail and scales. Probably brass, but polished brought out copper color. (Brass plated copper?) The head is 1/2" in length and 3/8" wide 2 3/8 " long
2025.16.014
The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection
Jewelry
Historic Costume
1860 - 1885