American Civil War era, 1860's, "shawl & garter" pin pendant, tested 14k

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American Civil War era, 1860's, "shawl & garter" pin pendant, tested 14k

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ERA VICTORIAN OVAL PIN-PENDANT, shawl illusion, in 2 colors gold
graceful free interpretation inspired by Queen Victoria's GARTER motif...this one oval, embellished by top ornament above a ring draped by a scarf or paisley shawl; above a dangling gold bead
Circa : 1860
Gold tested : 14k; the 'scarf' and top ornament are yellow gold; the oval 'garter, ring, loop and sphere are rose gold
Size : 2-1/2” x 1-1/2”
Wt : .24 troy oz (7-1/2 g)
Wonderful early original pin, catch & hinge, never altered.

# 27014 ........................................ $ 650.

Size: 8 items

Inspired by the Victorian fashion for Paisley Shawls, and by Queen Victoria's 'GARTER' motif

Inspired by the Victorian fashion for Paisley Shawls, and by Queen Victoria's 'GARTER' motif

hangs gracefully from a ribbon or chain

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American Civil War era, pin pendant in two colors gold, tested 14k

American Civil War era, pin pendant in two colors gold, tested 14k

Size 2-1/2” x 1-1/2”, light weight and comfortable to wear

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Another way to tie the neck ribbon

Another way to tie the neck ribbon

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Detail showing fineness of decorations

Detail showing fineness of decorations

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# 27014

# 27014

Hard to see in photos, the oval "garter" background is rose gold, and the draped "shawl" is yellow gold

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Side view

Side view

shows the nice balance and trim elegant construction

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Verso

Verso

Typical original construction; applied contrasting elements are attached with tiny rivets

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SOLD

SOLD

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