Star stick pin

Lovely pin in the shape of a star, in a rose gold setting. Regional jewel from the 19th century.

Description

Star stick pin in rose gold 18 karats. This antique pin is set with a pentacrine, also called “star of Saint Vincent”, in a star setting. The pentacrine is a star-shaped fossil. French regional pin, Digne-Les-Bains, second part of the 19th century. 

Horse head hallmark (France, 1838-1919)

Dimensions of the star : 10 mm x 10 mm
Total height : 50 mm

Condition : a piece of fossil missing on a branch of the star

Weight : 0,81 gr

More about this regional jewel : These jewels were commonly made for the tourism generated by the thermal baths of the city. 

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Star stick pin