Beautiful, RARE Stamped Irish Mourning Pin, Early to Mid 1870s, Black, Unmarked
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Here for your collecting pleasure we offer a sensational vintage, exceptionally rare, stamped Irish mourning brooch featuring an Eastlake0style bar pin surmounted by a beautiful shamrock. This rare beauty dates to at least the early to mid 1870s, but may possibly predate that time period. The design is finely detailed; the pin has a black finish and a gold colored clasp finishes the reverse side. The brooch is not signed, but this is typical of many early mourning pieces. It is not marked 24K, 14K, fill, or plate, but generally these pins are unmarked. This gorgeous pin is a grand one that looks fabulous; it is still in super condition and is a noble old piece, though it could use a bit of cleaning. Its styling appears to be classic mid 1870s, though it could predate that date or perhaps even postdate that into the mid 1880s. The pin has developed a beautiful rich patina that can only be acquired with age, and which is so highly desirable. The pin can be cleaned to a better brightness, but this pin (and the other one we have listed) was intended to be a dull black; we will leave any cleaning options to the new owner. This exceptional pin measures approximately 1 7/8" in length, just over 3/4" in width, and a slim 3/8" in depth. The entire brooch is in great condition with no breaks or pulls to the clasp. The body of the brooch is
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