Brooch
Name/Title
BroochEntry/Object ID
2025.16.280Description
Dangle brooch is a piece of holloware. The top piece is a diamond shape made up of two engraved leaves top and bottom and scrolls with bloomed gold. Two raised forms build up to an oval disc. Inside this disc is an applied cross-like textured decoration with a flower centering it. Hanging is a flat dangle attached by jump ring made up of scrolls and a heart-like form. At the very end is a gold drop. On the back which is covered, is a tube hinge, c clasp and pin stem which extends way beyond the clasp. This is probably made of rolled gold. On the front are gold balls which may be a nod to the Etruscan style. Parts of this was machine made with hand finishing. 2" long. 1 1/8" wideCollection
The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch CollectionCategory
Jewelry
Historic Costume