Brooch

Name/Title

Brooch

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.279

Description

Brooch of burnished or bloomed gold in American technique. The jewelry makers used polished engraving of two tulips with leaves. On the back is a cover with tube hinge and a long pin stem that extends significantly beyond the c clasp. There's also a small round hoop which probably was attached to a chain and a pin as a safety measure 1 1/8 " long 7/8 " wide

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1870