Essential Jewelry

Overall Condition: Acid test indicates that the brooch is silver-topped 14 karat gold, and that the pin back is 14 karat gold. Light scratching and areas of discoloration to enamel and metal consistent with age and use. Area of enamel loss at wing tip.

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