Stick Pin

Jewelry

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Stick Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.063

Description

Wishbone stickpin of a base metal, gilded by gold, some surface is worn and there is some verdigris on the collet setting of the amethyst. It may be a real gem because of the unusual diamond shape, the facets are sharp and the back is open to allow light to show the color of the stone. The pin stem is thick. Pin is 2 9/16" long--wishbone is 3/4" long by 3/8" wide.

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1910