Bar Pin

Name/Title

Bar Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.168

Description

Bar pin probably gold plated or gold filled, with multiple sections, each with different designs cut or engraved into them. In some sections, black enamel fills the designs, a technique called taille d'épargne. Much of this is worn off. In the center compartment there is a crescent moon and a rose cut stone, glass, garnet or ruby? There is a tube hinge and a c clasp shaped like a hood. 1 11/16" long 7/16 wide

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1915