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Watch Pin

Jewelry

Brass pin, with decorative mesh and fob. The brass pin, possibly covered in gilt gold with large sunflower stamped and soldered onto a larger rectangular plate, with cutouts of ivy decorative designs. The borders are wavy and overall it is probably showing an aesthetic influence. The metal mesh is likely gold filled. The triangular plate is stamped brass with gilt? Designed for an engraved name or initials. There are small engraved lines, curlicues and dots on this plate. The fob is Art Nouveau influenced with wavy lines in a vaguely fleur-de-lis shape, and an oval plate on the bottom. 4 1/2" long. 1 11/16" wide.

2025.16.222

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1900 - 1930

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