Victorian c1860s-1870s 14k Gold Turquoise Etruscan Revival Bar Pin

Presented is a beautiful 14 karat gold and turquoise bare pin. This is an American Victorian piece, dating to around the 1860s-1870s. The pin is done in the Etruscan Revival style of that time period, featuring intricate applied gold ropework designs and a stylish matte finish. The bar pin has four stylized flower designs, the petals and leaves of which are bezel set with little round turquoise cabochons. The pin has an old C style clasp, capped for additional safety. The back of the pin has an inscriptions reading MTF from ML in elegant script.

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