Victorian Pin Brooch - Operculum Cat's Eye Shell - Old Matte Finish - Free Form Shape - Hand Made - 925 Sterling Silver - Fancy Crown Frame

Old old Victorian antique operculum shell pin brooch:

~ Handmade custom free form setting
~ Large cat's eye or operculum shell centerpiece
~ Fantastic matte finish, further enhanced by time and use
~ Secure bezel setting
~ Fancy crown tip design around the frame or border

Ready and waiting for your lapel, collection, special day, or gift giving - you will love this!

ESTIMATED AGE OR ERA = Victorian era - guessing 1800's. This little gem has quite a bit of age to it

METAL AND/OR MATERIAL = I am guessing 925 grade sterling silver or close to it

CLOSURE/CLASP = Early primitive C clasp - whole closure mechanism with hinge, pin, and catch look to be hand forged

MARKS = None that I could find

MEASUREMENTS = Aprox 1 1/8" x 1 1/4"

US RING SIZE = N/A

WEIGHT = 10.7 grams on my scale

CONDITION = Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. Pin back hardware all in good working order. In an excellent state of preservation

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