Brooches & Pins

Antique French Paste Sterling Silver Lizard Pin Brooch - Jewel Toned Rhinestone Gems - Rare Reptile Jewelry - Heirloom Statement Piece - 925

$669.00

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  • Details
    Charming antique Victorian lizard French Paste and sterling silver brooch:

    ~ French paste lizard or salamander pin
    ~ Jewel toned glass stones in clear, emerald green, and ruby red
    ~ High end all around
    ~ Fine details everywhere - from the tiniest glowing ruby red round glass cabochon eyes and mouth on the cute little face on the pin edge down to the textured metal work on the very tip of the tail
    ~ This is a very rare and hard to find treasure - don't miss your chance to own it

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

    AGE OR ERA: Authentic vintage piece - Victorian era estimating last half of the 1800's in age to very early 1900's

    MARKINGS: On the back side - STERLING - with a double or overlapping stamp evident on the last few letters - see pic

    METAL / MATERIAL: 925 / 1000 grade sterling silver and old faceted glass rhinestones or "French Paste" gems

    CLASP / CLOSURE: East - west set hand forged barrel hinge, pin, and antique "C" catch clasp

    MEASUREMENTS: Aprox 2" long x 1 1/8" wide

    WEIGHT: 6.4 grams on my scale

    TESTING: x

    U.S. RING SIZE: x

    INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

    CONDITION = Great vintage condition - no flaws or quirks found to mention. Hardware in good working order and brooch free from dents, unsightly mars and/or excessive wear. All stones present and have been inspected with 10x magnification and found to be in very good shape given the age. No large chips, cracks, etc on the stones - just very very minor tiny pin point nibbles here and there from age and use as one would expect. In an excellent state of preservation

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    Please view & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina and/or wear. Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren't considered damaged and not mentioned. Especially if obvious and/or prominent in the photos. Individuals do have varying levels of desire and tolerance for "vintage charm" so do utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all, as they are an integral part and extension of the description.

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