Brooch

Jewelry

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Brooch

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.274

Description

Pin of rolled gold. Oval plaque with decorative edging, pebbled surfaces, and a long triangular shaped bar attached at the center which moves slightly. Attached to that is a "door knocker", also with some pebbled surface decoration. Attached at the bottom are round tubes that hang like fringe. There is a back plate, tube hinge and a repair of a safety clasp, the pin stem extends beyond the oval plaque. 2 1/2" long. 1 1/8" wide

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1880