Bar Pin

Jewelry

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bar Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.093

Description

Bar pin made from and marked "STERLING" on back inside. Metal work of pin is very delicately rendered. Twenty-one clear rhinestones set into a raised bar, surrounded by thin wire zig-zag open work. The entire thing is surrounded by an open-slotted cage. Round hinge on back, and an early style of safety clasp. The pin stem extends beyond the clasp. 2" long 1/4" wide

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1910

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Hallmark

Location

on back inside

Transcription

"Sterling"

Material/Technique

Stamped

Material

Sterling