Golden Eye Brooch

Name/Title

Golden Eye Brooch

Entry/Object ID

E-365

Description

A golden brooch shaped like an eye with a black stone for a pupil. There is a fastening pin on the back. The brooch is most likely from Alva Museum Replicas, New York.

Item Type

Brooch

Collection

El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Category

Ethnography

Acquisition

Notes

Source is unknown. Found in the collection of the museum.

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back of brooch, top left

Transcription

© ALVA

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Box's lid

Transcription

Alva M Replicas K

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

The overall condition of the brooch is great but the box has much wear on it. The middle of the lid has gold leaf and word are missing or torn off. The bottom of the box has significant yellowing