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Brooch

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-24259

Description

Brooch composed of a gold-filled tube formed into an oval with a coral rose at the center and two engraved gold leaves to the left of the rose. A gold ribbon engraved with lozenges and flowers winds around the top of the oval tube. Hinged pin and C clasp closure on back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brooches
pins (jewelry)
carving (processes)
coral (material)
gold (metal)
coral (material)
floral patterns
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Gold Plate
Coral
Molded
Soldered
Etched
Carved
Polished
Floral
Brooch

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.5 x 1.75 x 0.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5141

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