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Brooch
Marcus & Co. (American, 1892–1941)
American
about 1900
Medium/Technique
Gold and amethyst
Dimensions
Overall: 8.6 x 4.2 x 1.5 cm (3 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jody Sataloff in memory of Dr. Joseph Sataloff
Accession Number2012.1522
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionAt the top of the ornament is a horizontal, decorative bar with a pin stem. Suspended from the bar are two elaborate chains terminating in a reverse, heart-shaped pendant set with an oval, cabochon amethyst (about 26 carats). Flanking the stone are two fantastic, bird-like creatures with long necks and on reverse are four intertwined snakes in raised relief. The ornament is further embellished by granulation. It appears that the pendant once opened but has been soldered shut.
Marks
Impressed MARCUS & CO on applied tab along bottom edge
ProvenanceDecember 7, 1987, gift of Dr. Joseph Sataloff, Bala Cynwyd, PA, to his daughter, Jody Sataloff, Portland, ME; 2012, year-end gift of Jody Sataloff to the MFA. (Accession date: February 27, 2013)