Leap Year Luxuries LVII
Lot 192:
A delicate Art Nouveau 10K gold pin featuring a pansy decorated with translucent violet, pink and cream enameled. The flower center and a bud are set with small seed pearls. The brooch retains its original pinstem and clasp stamped "10K." In Victorian flower language, the pansy conveyed the meaning "Think of me." Small pins such as this were popular gifts for new brides. Origin: America, ca 1910 Condition: very good; a small enamel flake to the tip of one petal (superficial only and does not affect the color) Dimensions: 3/4" x 1-1/8” Weight 2.5 grams.
Condition: Good
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