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Oval gold brooch pierced at top, bottom, and sides with a trefoil design. Surface of the plaque engraved in low relief with repeating scrolls and plumes. A coral cameo is prong-set at the center of the brooch. Carved in 3/4 profile, it depicts a young woman with her hair in a loose bun. Part of set with 1998.5142.2
brooches
pins (jewelry)
carving (processes)
coral (material)
gold (metal)
coral (material)
faces (animal or human components)
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Gold Plate
Coral
Molded
Etched
Carved
Polished
Face
Brooch
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
1.75 x 1.5 x 0.75 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5142.1
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