Bar Pin
Name/Title
Bar PinEntry/Object ID
2025.16.289Description
Multi-part pin has a central section consisting of a diamond-shaped part with two ribbon-like narrow ends to each side. The ribbons on each side show a flower, with leaves and decorations. There are two diamond sections attached to the main section by small gold balls. The surface is covered with a picture of a bird, carrying a leafy twig in its mouth. It is very colorful, on a black background of tiny black tesserae. Each picture is surrounded by rope wire. There are decorative gold balls top and bottom of the large central diamond and surrounding the side diamonds. Several pink tesserae making up the top wing of the bird appear missing. The metal may be gold or gold filled. This is a micro mosaic pin, likely made in Italy. Tube hinge and large safety clasp. 2 1/4" long 1/4" wideCollection
The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch CollectionCategory
Jewelry
Historic Costume