Gold brooch in the shape of an eagle with splayed wings and holding a serpent in its beak, set with cabochon cut rubies, emeralds, turquoises and chrysoprase.
pins (jewelry)
BROOCH
2312
Unknown
1 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in x 1/2 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1981.58
"Hidden Treasures from Elegant Eras," Historic Jewelry from the Collections of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities presented by Shreve, Crump & Low, September 15 - November 30, 1995.
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