Pair of Early 20th C. Antique Brass Pins w/ Photographs
**Originally Listed At $50**
North America, United States, ca. early 20th century CE. A pair of miniature circular brass pins with intricately-twisted borders, each with a small disc-shaped photograph held in place with several malleable metal flaps on the verso. The example displaying a young woman has a functioning pin and clasp on the verso; the one displaying a young boy does not. Size of largest: 1.125" W (2.9 cm).
Provenance: private Hawkins collection, Los Angeles, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#125614
Condition Report: Pins have minor tarnishing, and photos are in excellent condition. Pin with young woman has functioning pin and clasp on verso. Pin with young boy has pin and clasp missing.
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**Originally Listed At $50**
North America, United States, ca. early 20th century CE. A pair of miniature circular brass pins with intricately-twisted borders, each with a small disc-shaped photograph held in place with several malleable metal flaps on the verso. The example displaying a young woman has a functioning pin and clasp on the verso; the one displaying a young boy does not. Size of largest: 1.125" W (2.9 cm).
Provenance: private Hawkins collection, Los Angeles, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#125614
Condition Report: Pins have minor tarnishing, and photos are in excellent condition. Pin with young woman has functioning pin and clasp on verso. Pin with young boy has pin and clasp missing.
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