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Antique French Diamond Clown with Knife Stickpin

$2,110
£1,613.21
€1,858.09
CA$2,956.76
A$3,300.94
CHF 1,729.64
MX$40,406.76
NOK 21,966.49
SEK 20,711.61
DKK 13,867.11
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About the Item

A perfect gift for anyone who fears clowns! This antique stick pin (circa 1800-1830) features a diamond and ruby studded clown or jester wielding a knife in one hand. The pin is silver on top with an 18k gold pin stem and it is in very good condition with some chipping to the enamel on the clown's hat (visible only under magnification). The clown measures 0.88 inches tall by 0.88 inches wide and the total length of the pin is 3.35 inches. The metal content of this stickpin was verified via XRF and with jeweler's acids. Materials: Gold, Diamond, 18k gold, silver.
  • Metal:
    18k Gold,Silver
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Ruby
  • Stone Cut:
    Rose Cut
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.88 in (22.36 mm)Length: 3.35 in (85.09 mm)
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Lewisburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C5731stDibs: LU4295226002592

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