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c1900 Diamond Lion Brooch (on black background)
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c1900 Diamond Lion Brooch

c1900 Diamond Lion Brooch (on white background)
c1900 Diamond Lion Brooch (on black background)
c1900 Diamond Lion Brooch (side view)
c1900 Diamond Lion Brooch (backside)
c1900 Diamond Lion Brooch (detail)
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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.

Materials

Approx. 0.25ct Old European Cut Diamond, Rubies, Platinum & 14K

Date

c1900

Condition

Very Good.

Size

1.75 x 1.25"