A wonderful Arts and Crafts era pin. It has a beautiful rich patina.
The top layer is brass and the bottom is copper. The urn shape cutouts
show the copper below. This piece is unsigned. The craftsmanship is
amazing. There is a simple C clasp. This beauty dates to C1900.
Measurements: 1 7/8" by 1" Condition: ---A few marks along the top of pin.
---Some little spots on the finish.
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A lovely and small antique Victorian cut steel bird brooch. It features
three beautiful birds made of faceted cut steel pieces. The craftsmanship
is extraordinary in this brooch! Each piece is riveted together to form
the birds. Silver tone metal. There is a simple C clasp. All in working
order. A dainty and sentimental brooch. It dates to 1880s.
Measurements: 1 1/4" by 1/2" The pin stem extends another 1/4" past the actual brooch. Condition: ---There is some corrosion or rust on a the first bird.
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A pretty antique french jet mourning brooch. The brooch has faceted french
jet (black glass) stones that are set in a geometric pattern. The brooch has a
simple C clasp that is in working order. This piece dates to the 1890s to 1910.
Measurements:
1 3/4" by 3/4" Condition: ---There is one missing stone. ---Some rust on the pin stem and the back of the pin.
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An antique Victorian flower brooch. The brooch features natural baroque
pearls set in a buttercup setting. Gold tone finish. Not tested. The pin has
a simple C clasp that is working order. It dates to the 1880s.
Measurements: 1 3/4" by 1/2" at the widest point Condition: ---There is some discoloration on the setting. Very dark in places. Front and back.
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Sweet vintage 1940s brass bow pin. It has a dark patina and a worn black
japanned finish that shows off the geometric chevron like pattern and lines
in the piece. The pin has a safety type catch and it is in working order.
Measurements: 1 7/8" by 1" Condition: Good condition.
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A truly beautiful antique Victorian enameled gold pin. A stylized fleur de lis.
It is unmarked but tested 14K gold. Unmarked, but acid tested. The cobalt or
navy blue guilloche enamel is so deep and rich. It has a tube type hinge and
a simple C clasp. All in working order. The craftsman ship and artistry that
went into the making of this piece is so amazing. It dates to C1870.
Measurements: 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" Weight:
4.0 dwt
6.2 grams Condition: ----There is some loss of enamel on the piece. ----There is a small bump on the back. I don't know if there was perhaps a loop there
at one time. The back also has what I consider to be light surface scratches.
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A vintage 1950s to 1960s beaded pin. There is a mesh like butterfly
perched atop a bed of beautiful pastel flowers and beads. There are
pastel yellow, pink, blue and clear crystals encased with plastic flowers.
Some of the head pins have rhinestone ends.
Measurements: 1 3/4" in diameter Condition: ---Some tearing and tattering of the butterfly's wings. ---Darkening of some of the headpin ends.
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Beautiful antique Victorian Italian pietra dura mosaic pin. The setting is gorgeous
14K granular work. Unmarked, but acid tested by a jeweler. The back ground is
slate with a beautiful lily of the valley design. What I had always assumed to be
a crack in the top, appears to be part of the design. The pin stem and C clasp are
not gold. Dates to the 1870s.
Measurements: 1 & 3/8" by 1 & 3/16" Weight:
7.1 grams.
Condition:
----There is one small green leaf tile missing.
----Slight lilt in pin shape.
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A small antique Victorian flower pin! Very detailed. It has beautiful dark
citrine or topaz colored stones set into a gold filled setting. I believe that
the stones are glass. They are faceted and have so much sparkle. The pin
has a simple C clasp that is working order. The flower has a deep rich
patina. This piece dates to around 1900. Citrine is one of the birthstones
for November.
Measurements: 1 1/8" by 1" Condition: The condition is good.
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A vintage 1930s Victorian Revival pin. The piece is made of brass and is quite
detailed. The center piece has flowers and leaves. There is a roll over safety
clasp that is in working order. It has a dark aged patina. The back of the piece
has a pretty engine turned design.
Measurements: 1 3/4" by 7/8" Condition: ---There is a red brown discoloration in the center.
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Vintage Art Deco pin. So pretty! It has a carnelian color oval stone. Set in a
beautiful ornate lacy filigree silver tone setting that was very typical of this era.
It has a very secure safety clasp. There is a hallmark on the clasp, but I cannot
make it out. I have not tested the metal or stone. Possibly rhodium plated.
This pin dates to the early 1920s.
Measurements: 1 1/2" by 5/8" Condition: ---Overall condition is good.
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A beautiful little antique Victorian crescent moon brooch. It has a natural
pearl set in stylized leaves. The pin is gold filled and dates to the 1890s
to 1900. Crescent moon pins were often known as "honeymoon" pins
during the Victorian era.
Measurements: 1 1/8" by 3/8" Condition: ---The condition is good. ---It has a simple C clasp that is working order.
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An antique Victorian pin and earrings set. These are small pieces. I believe
that they are made of horn. You can see the beautiful color when held to the
light. The pin and earrings both have an applied chain made of the same
material, which gives each piece some movement. Please take note of the
condition and measurements. The set dates to C1870.
Measurements: Pin: 1 1/4" by 1" Earrings: 3/4" by 9/16" Condition: Fair - Priced Accordingly
---Some discoloration, especially on one earring.
---There is some wear and scratching on all pieces. Some chipping as well. ---On one of the earrings, there is a piece of string. It looks like it has been
there forever and I have not tried to remove it.
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Vintage gold filled retro pin. Spiral design. Set with three flowers, a bow
and imitation pearl. Each flower has a purple amethyst color rhinestone set
in the center. The brooch is and marked "1/20 10K G F AMCO". A locking
clasp that is in working order. The brooch dates to the 1940s.
Measurements: The brooch measures 1 3/8" in diameter. Condition: ---Some wear to the gold filled finish. ---There is a dark spot on the front (under the first, wire at the top) and you can
see this in the photos.
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This vintage Trifari brooch will go with just about anything. I can
remember my mom wearing brooches like this. It is a silver tone metal
brooch that is shaped like three long leaves. Signed on the back "Trifari".
There is a safety clasp that is in working order. A lovely piece to add to
your collection. It dates to the 1950s to 1960s.
Measurements: 3 1/8" by 1 1/8" Condition: The condition is very good.
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Antique Victorian agate pendant which converts to a pin . It is one piece
that can be worn either way. The bale simply folds down behind the piece.
There is a pale apricot or peach color agate surrounded by laurel leaves.
It has a roll over safety clasp that is in working order. Set in a gold filled
setting. Dates to around 1900.
Measurements: 1 3/16" tall by 1" wide (that is with the bale folded down) Condition:
---You can see the solder on the back of the piece where the pin was added.
---Some wear to the gold filled finish..
---The pin back was obviously added at a later date. Probably around the 1920s.
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