Carved Horn Brooch, Shape of a Leg SOLD
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Edwardian:
Pre 1910 item# 1016831
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Highgrove Antiques
615-943-1809
Sold, thank you
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This is one of the most interesting antique pins I have ever seen. It is carved from horn and is in the shape of a perfect horse foreleg. On the hoof is a tiny brass shoe, attached with tiny brass nails. The horn is polished to a smooth shine and shows the irregular colors you would see within natural horn. The pin fitting appears to be gold, but is not marked nor have I tested it. The piece dates to circa 1900 and the detail is truly amazing, especially the underside of the hoof. The pin ...click for details
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