{"product_id":"antique-coral-flower-pin","title":"Antique Victorian Coral \"Berry\" and Seed Pearl Flower Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's no secret that I absolutely adore antique coral in all forms, but one of my favorite motifs is, undoubtedly, flowers and leaves, especially when constructed in this coral \"berry\" style. This charming little pin dates to the late 1800s, and while the coral itself certainly originated in Italy, the pin is very likely of German or Bohemian construction. Crafted in the form of a dainty floral spray, with a smaller flower bud and clusters of heart shaped silver leaves set with central coral \"berries,\" this pin also holds a secretive, tiny seed pearl dewdrop at the very tip of the \"cut\" stem end. The addition of this tiny pearl, which would have required additional time, labor, and expense to set properly, along with the total number of 15 coral \"berries,\" is a clue that this lovely little pin was made at a higher quality than the average tourist jewelry. The color, luster, and visible pits and inclusions within the coral \"berries\" are consistent with antique Sciacca coral (rare deposits of Mediterranean coral found off of the coast of Sciacca, Italy, in the 1870s, that consisted of naturally fossilized, broken coral branches brought to this location by underwater currents. The coral was notable for its lighter, often variegated colors and the presence of dark pits and marks. These deposits were depleted by the early 1900s), though I cannot verify with 100% certainty that it is in fact Sciacca material. It is, however, the sort of lighter, pastel orange Mediterranean coral that was extremely popular during the 1880s and 1890s. Please note that the first photo of the pin on a lace background shows the most accurate color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pin is in excellent condition, with a dark patina to the silver that is consistent with its age. The pin stem and C catch appear to have been replaced at some point, though the replacement itself appears to be antique, and was properly done. There is no evidence of lead solder or sloppy workmanship. The pin is stamped 800, and bears an unidentified maker's mark that looks like a sideways T or small hammer. The pin measures 1.5\" long and 0.5\" at its widest point. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moon Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46823723008173,"sku":null,"price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6978\/8589\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4bb94a6a-cd43-42f9-a0e3-9b2fe0f3852e.jpg?v=1783971803","url":"https:\/\/shopmoonhoney.com\/products\/antique-coral-flower-pin","provider":"Moon Honey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}