Vintage
c1900 Diamond Lion Brooch
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A large and beautifully detailed Victorian lion brooch with ruby eyes, platinum teeth, and an old European cut diamond in his mouth. Built in bloomed 14K yellow gold. Signed with the maker's mark for Abel Bros. & Company a New York jeweler. Dates to c1900. A clip on the back would have been used to hang a watch originally, but it could be used to suspend another pendant below it.