XX RARE! Antique Victorian GOLD FILLED Pin/Brooch w/Accompanying Picture of Original Owner!

Jewelry : Antique : Costume - Victorian : Gold Filled : Pin/Brooch : Photograph Of Previous Owner

 

It's not often I get the chance to purchase a piece of jewelry with a picture of the original owner wearing it - but here I have just such a piece! The family would not allow me to purchase the original picture but they did have a copy made of the photo so that I could include it in this listing!

Here I have a gold filled/rolled gold brooch with two "ball" drops suspended from the center "chain" section. The pin/brooch measures 2" x 1-1/8" and is in excellent condition for its Antique Victorian age. There is a bit of darkening to the piece - quite normal - and the gold is in two tones - bright yellow and pale rose. A light polish may bring up a shine but I do not know.

The pin is composed of an interesting array of shapes and has a a safety catch at the back to hold the pinstem in place. There is a side safety ring on the back of the pin so that a guard might be added. Maker's marks are apparent on the back and read "P.S. Co." for the Plainville Stock Company- Providence, Rhode Island.

Separately, just so much interesting memorabilia - but together - a pin that one can appreciate knowing that it has a photographed history.

Anyone want?

(ar)

Item ID: RL-4465