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Collection Highlights

Kast
1675-1690
1941.914
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
Original Owner: Beekman Family

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Brooch

Brooch
Object name 
Brooch
Date 
1840-1880
Medium 
Chalcedony, gold, diamonds
Dimensions 
Overall: 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description 
Oval black onyx brooch (mourning?) in gold a-jour setting with hinged pin, hook and finding attachments on reverse; diamond-shaped cluster of diamonds at center of obverse.
Credit Line 
Gift of Adelaide Milton De Groot
Object Number 
1941.1015
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.