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Fall 2022 Jewelry & Accessories Auction

Peking Glass, Marcasite Gold Tone Flower Pin

This auction ended on October 23, 2022.

Start price: $20

Estimated price: $40 - $60

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Description

Item/Description: Outstanding free-form brooch fashioned as a flower in gold-tone satin finish metal. Surface encrusted with hand-set, sparkling marcasites. The center is a green Peking glass cabochon bead; tiny faux pearls accent the perimeter. Organic design. Substantial in weight; quality workmanship. Roll over C-clasp. Unmarked.

Material: Gold tone metal, marcasites, glass.

Dimensions: 2"L x 2"W.

Condition: Very Good; Surface and use wear includes missing 5 marcasites; flea bite to tip of one; center Peking glass bead may be a replacement. Clasp in good working order.

Age: 1960s-1980s

Provenance: Private Estate.

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