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1890s French Shell Brooch (on white background)
1890s French Shell Brooch (backside)
1890s French Shell Brooch (side view)
1890s French Shell Brooch (detail)
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1890s French Shell Brooch

1890s French Shell Brooch (on white background)
1890s French Shell Brooch (backside)
1890s French Shell Brooch (side view)
1890s French Shell Brooch (detail)
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An unusual and beautifully styled late 19th century shell brooch in a slightly abstracted design. The silver inside the shell is stamped to look like cut steel, which had a revival in popularity at the end of the 19th century. French hallmarks.

Materials

Sterling Silver and Gold Filled

Date

1880-90s

Condition

Very Good

Size

1-1/4 x 7/8"