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What is Pinchbeck jewelry?
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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
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
A Pair of Genuine Pinchbeck Bracelets with Enamel c. 1790
Located in Stamford, CT
rolled gold and gilded gold which is not nearly as durable. Pinchbeck jewelry was worn for its beauty and
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Link Bracelets
Materials
Enamel, 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
Category
Antique 1830s English Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
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...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Jewelry
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Pinchbeck
19th Century Massive Pinchbeck Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Massive Earrings with high repousse scroll work with floriform embellishments. Lightweight and hollow openwork construction for these amazing, oversized period ear...
Category
Antique 1840s British Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck
