Cast metal brooch in the shape of a crawling salamander or lizard. The back of the lizard is pavé set with blue glass cabochons to resemble turquoise (some missing). Closure with hinged pin and C clasp on back.
pins (fasteners)
pins (jewelry)
metal
glass (material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
salamanders (animals)
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Brass
Stone
Salamander
Brooch
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
1 7/8 x 13/16 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5097
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