This brooch is formed to resemble a large saber. The hilt and blade are embellished with cloisonné enamel designs in scrolls of red, blue, and white set in gold-colored metal wire channels. Closure with hinged pin and clasp on back.
pins (fasteners)
pins (jewelry)
enameling
cloisonné
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Brass
Enameled
Brooch
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
2.375 x 0.75 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.4907
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