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1940s Alaskan Bear Brooch (on white background)
1940s Alaskan Bear Brooch (backside)
1940s Alaskan Bear Brooch (on black background)
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1940s Alaskan Bear Brooch

1940s Alaskan Bear Brooch (on white background)
1940s Alaskan Bear Brooch (backside)
1940s Alaskan Bear Brooch (on black background)
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A beautifully made c1940 vintage brooch with a bear in between pine trees. The rocky looking foreground is made up of gold nuggets. Gold nugget jewelry, particularly with depictions of bears and fish were popular souvenirs of Alaska in the early 20th century. The front of the brooch tests at approximately 22K gold, while the back is framed in 10K gold.

Materials

22K and 10K Gold

Date

c1940

Condition

Very Good.

Size

Length: 1-3/8"