Brooch

Name/Title

Brooch

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.010

Description

Brooch made from multiple elements of metal--most likely brass gilded with karat gold, while some elements may be gold themselves. Two tubes cut on bias on either side, held together by heavy chain, covered in tiny twisted wire. Each chain ends with disk, covered in more twisted wire with three rose-cut rhinestones on either end of tube. On the back is a round hinge, safety pin clasp, with "PSCO" Plainville Stock Company of Plainville, MA stamped onto the top of the clasp. A thin chain is attached to a long pin, ball for head and twisted center. Extra support for securing pin. This is an Aesthetic Era Pin. 1 3/4" long 1/2" wide

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1885 - 1905

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Hallmark

Transcription

"PSCO"

Material/Technique

Stamped