Bar Pin

Jewelry

-

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bar Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.025

Description

Scatter initial pin marked "sterling" on the back. This pin reflects both Edwardian and Art Nouveau features with marcasites and milgrain edging. This is an early marcasite piece as bits of metal are pulled up over the marcasites to hold them in place. On the back is a round hinge and an early safety clasp. 1 1/2" long 3/4" wide

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1895 - 1910

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Hallmark

Location

On back

Transcription

Sterling

Material/Technique

Stamped