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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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Amazingly well preserved and rare late Georgian Pinchbeck bracelet.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Imitation gold of this quality has never duplicated. This makes Pinchbeck jewelry quite rare.
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Antique Late 18th Century Link Bracelets
Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Northampton, MA
I purchased this 41" pinchbeck chain about a decade ago from a clockmaker's daughter and collector of historical jewelry.
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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...
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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 5.8 mm
The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a gif...
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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...
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Antique 1840s British Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Moonstone Georgian Pinchbeck Clasp Bra
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Four strands of hand-linked blue flash moonstone rondelles dotted with every the popular Sleeping Beauty turquoise faceted oval nuggets are the perfect compliment for this antique G...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck
