Antique Victorian Saphiret Glass Jewel Stickpin Stick Pin Clear Paste GF/RGP

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Antique Victorian Saphiret Glass Jewel Stickpin Stick Pin Clear Paste GF/RGP
Antique Victorian Saphiret Glass Jewel Stickpin Stick Pin Clear Paste GF/RGP
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our Description Below -including the CONDITION details for this item.
This is a
USED/PRE-OWNED
item.
This listing is for an Antique Victorian Gold filled or Rolled gold plated base metal Stickpin that features a Saphiret Glass jewel surrounded by Four Clear Paste Jewels.
Saphiret Glass Jewels were made around the Mid 19th Century by melting Gold into Sapphire colored Glass.
The Resulting jewels are a wonderful reddish Brown hue with Luminous flashes of Blue.
Saphirets had stopped being made around the turn of the Century, when Gold Began to rise in value, making their production not cost effective.
This item was recently purchased from an estate.
Specifications
:
This is a
USED/PRE-OWNED
Item -See Below for Condition Report.
MATERIAL:
Silvertone base metal, base metals, Glass jewels etc.
SIGNED:
no marks that I can find.
DIMENSIONS:
The top of this stickpin measures just over 7/16" tall x about 5/16" wide at the largest points.
measuring from the top of the stickpin to the point on the bottom, this item is about 2 1/16" long.
GEMSTONES:
no gemstones, this item is detailed with Saphiret GLASS Jewels as well as small clear paste jewels.
MONOGRAMS:
None
WEIGHT
:
2.3 grams.
CONDITION:
The Saphiret Glass jewel has a few small chips, dings, nicks, fleabites etc. in some areas (see the bottom of the jewel).
There are some scratches, scuffs, etc. in areas as well -Please see close images.
the small clear paste jewels have some discoloration, minor scuffs etc.
The straight pin part is silvertone base metal, and the mounting for the saphiret jewel is base metal as well.
The metal has some small dings, dimples, nicks, scratches, scuffs, wear and imperfections in some areas.
The metal has patina, tarnish and discoloration in areas as well and could use a cleaning/touch up polish in areas (if desired)
Please see images to get a closer look at this items condition.
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