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Rare TiffanyAndCo Opal Diamond Pearl Parrot Museum Pin
Rare TiffanyAndCo Opal Diamond Pearl Parrot Museum Pin
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Described & Photographed By: Rachel HFA NYITTPlease scroll down to see ALL 19 images
  • Title: Rare Tiffany & Co Opal Diamond Pearl Parrot Long Museum Quality Stick Tie Hat Pin

  • Description: This pin was likely made in during the height of Tiffanys artisan period, with intricately carved feathers in gold, a platinum beak & a fine Australian opal specifically chosen by the artist to utilize the incredible flash of green color to represent the birds wings / body. It is unusually long at almost 3.7 inches & the bird swivels very slightly on its perch. Make sure to scroll down for the many images of this museum quality piece.

    We are offering this with a BIN price, but do not be afraid to make us your BEST offer!
    Please look at all the pics carefully. Good luck bidders & please visit our other auctions.



    Here are the specifications
    Please note; all stones graded, measured & calculated while mounted

  • Type of Jewelry: Antique pin
  • Gemstones:Natural opal, natural pearls & diamonds
  • Approx. Measurement or Weight of Stones:One 12.5 X 7mm freeform shaped opal. Two 2mm round pearls. Twenty two 1.2-2mm rose cut diamonds.
  • Mounting Metal:Tests as platinum & 18k gold
  • Approx. Size or Length:Measures 3-9/16 inch long & bird presentation alone is 1-1/4 inch X 3/8 inch (w/o including perch)
  • Stamps or Factory Markings: Tiffany & Co.
  • Total Weight of Item:4.6 grams
  • Condition:Seen with magnification the opal has some minor internal crazing that does not break the surface, all stones are intact & look fine. Setting shows very minimal surface wear overall with just some toning to the gold that just needs a polish. Heavy pin bar shows very minor surface wear.
  • Estimated size of package:6in X 4in X 2in
  • Estimated total weight of package:8 oz
  • Please Note:If the winning bidder would like to arrange to pick up their item at our store then please notify us by email & we will make the appropriate shipping adjustments.

  • Additional Info:Most of the seed pearls used in Victorian era jewelry came from the Ohio & Mississippi River deltas
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    Rare TiffanyAndCo Opal Diamond Pearl Parrot Museum Pin

    Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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    Starting Price $10
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