Brooch composed of faceted jet beads (a mix of hexagons and navette shapes) strung on wires. Wires arranged to form a curving leaf shape. Closure with a hinged pin and clasp on back.
pins (fasteners)
pins (jewelry)
jet (coal)
faceting
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Jet
Cut
Foliate
Brooch
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
1.5 (W) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.4918
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