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What is Pinchbeck jewelry?

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What is Pinchbeck jewelry?
Pinchbeck jewelry looks very similar to gold in appearance but is instead made of brass. It was traditionally used when there was risk of theft, such as on stagecoaches.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Georgian Muff Chain of Pinchbeck with Diminutive Hand Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
watchmaker, Christopher Pinchbeck, to make non precious jewelry that imitated gold with the look and
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Chain Necklaces

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Pinchbeck

Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Southbury, CT
later clasp, so that's quite exciting. Pinchbeck jewelry was somewhat popular following its invention
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Antique 1830s English Victorian Link Necklaces

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Pinchbeck

Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Chandelier Torpedo Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
gold filled and gold plated jewelry does not match the beauty. Pinchbeck jewelry has a value equal to
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings

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Amethyst, Pinchbeck

Antique Pinchbeck Pendant/ Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous piece has fine intricate flower and swirl engraving and holds a picture of a lovely little girl smartly dressed in her finery. This could be either a pendant or a brooc...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Jewelry

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Pinchbeck

Antique Pinchbeck Sardonyx Flower Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Wonderful Antique Pinchbeck saradonyx carved flower bracelet Weight 14.9 g length 17.2cm width
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Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Chain Bracelets

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Pinchbeck

Georgian Pinchbeck Cameo Goddess Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
earrings being original and true Pinchbeck are a valuable collector's item and an heirloom of jewelry
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Chandelier Earrings

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Pinchbeck

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