Brooch

Made for sale.

Collected by Barnabas Courtland Freeman between 1893 and 1903.

Two natural-coloured teeth(?) joined at bases to form an s-shaped (reverse curve) pin. Hinge and clasp attached to separate smaller bands toward tips. Front of the three bands are gold plated and carved; edges scalloped. Floral design in centre of strips; hatching at edges. Teeth attachment shows as four dots on back of central band. Pin hinge attached to outside of metal piece perpendicular to one edge band; swings down from base. Clasp locks with two small knobs that move.