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$350 USD Offers ConsideredGermany Brass Gold-stone Victorian Nanny Pin Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Costume:Pins/Brooches

This Victorian nanny brooch measures 2" in length. It is in good condition but does have a couple tiny dents in the brass mounting. The gold-stone has a sliver chipped off one end of the stone. The back pin is a bit bent but it is still in good working condition in the "c" clasp. The cylinder unscrews on the end to reveal an inner cylinder that holds a needle and doubles as a thread winder. These were given to the nanny in the Victorian household for repairs if the children in their care tore a ...

$165 USD Offers ConsideredFlower Basket Inside Oval Glass Dome Paperweight Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Costume

We have often seen these Victorian glass dome brooches referred to as "paperweight" pins. The center background appears to be mother-of-pearl with a very meticulously detailed flower basket and violet flower garlands adorning the sides. The frame is oxidized brass with beaded edging. The back has a c-hook with screw-type safety closure. It measures 1 1/2" in length and 1" across. The piece is not signed but is obviously well made.

$160 USD Offers ConsideredStunning Colorful Rhinestone Figural Flower Basket Pin Brooch, c.1920

Jewelry:Antique:Costume:Pins/Brooches

This stunning colorful figural flower basket brooch measures 1 7/8" in length and 2" in width. It is in very good condition. It is not signed by the maker. The colorful rhinestones are set in a japanned brass with pink rhinestones and yellow baguette rhinestones making up the basket. The flowers are adorned with yellow, pink and clear rhinestones with green rhinestones accenting the leaves. The japanned brass setting is adorned with fine brass beading, excellent workmanship! The locking clasp in ...

$145 USD Offers ConsideredSigned Paye & Baker Sterling Silver Buckle Brooch Pin

Jewelry:Antique:Silver, Sterling:Pins/Brooches

This engraved leaf motif sterling silver buckle brooch measures 2 5/8" in length and 1 1/2" in width. It is in very good condition with a bit of surface scratches and some light tarnish. It is marked on the back with "Sterling" and the "P & B" marks within heart shapes for the Paye & Baker firm from North Attleboro, Massachusetts. The clasp in the back is the old "c" clasp used in the early 1900's.

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