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Antique Gold Brooch Shaped as a Lion's Head Holding a Diamond, USA, c. 1910


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Antique Gold Brooch Shaped as a Lion's Head Holding a Diamond, USA, c. 1910
Antique Gold Brooch Shaped as a Lion's Head Holding a Diamond, USA, c. 1910
Description
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The centerpiece of this lapel pin is the three-dimensional head of a big cat. Its fur is finely textured, its ears are erect, and between its open jaws, the animal holds a sparkling diamond. C. 1900, animal heads were popular motifs for lapel and tie pins. Lions, tigers, dogs, and foxes were particularly common. Very similar big cat heads with a diamond in their mouths are featured in the 1910 American jewelry catalog by S. Kind & Sons, see here. This pin was also most likely made in the United States. This is evidenced by the typical fineness, as the pin is stamped “12 Kt” and is thus made of 500/000 gold. This is a typical American fineness that was frequently used, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Together with contemporary comparable pieces, this suggests that it was made in the U.S. c. 1910. The brooch is in very good condition.
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Antique Gold Brooch Shaped as a Lion's Head Holding a Diamond, USA, c. 1910
Sparkling Prey
€ 590.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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