This brooch is composed of a large curved section of ivory or bone cut to resemble a large animal's claw. It is set at the wider end with a yellow gold terminal decorated with bands of curved, lace-like engraved patterns. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and hook on reverse.
Date:
1870-1880
Maker:
unknown
Material:
ivory (tooth component), bone (material), gold (metal)
GUSN:
102357
Accession Number:
1946.524