Scatter Pin

Jewelry

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Scatter Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.338

Description

Crescent moon and star pin. Deep red garnets, likely pyrope, rose cut, in two different styles that are prong held. They are arranged in carefully graduated sizes in the crescent. Metal likely tambac, an inexpensive zinc-copper alloy used to imitate gold. Tube hinge, c clasp, and pin stem extends beyond the clasp and body of pin. 1" diameter

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1910