Bar Pin

Name/Title

Bar Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.153

Description

This three-dimensional Onyx bar pin is a mourning pin. Two ends have been carved to give a sort of faceted quality to the ends. In the center section is a grid formed by flat wires with a tiny natural seed pearl in the center flanked by 2 leaves on each end (their tops are textured and engraved) ending with larger natural seed pearls, each in a good setting, one to each end. Tube hinge and early safety clasp. On curved part of clasp is 14 k and a pin stem, which extends beyond the clasp. The front decoration appears to be riveted to the back. 2 3/16" long 7/16" wide 3/16" deep

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1900

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Stamp

Location

on clasp

Transcription

14K