Antique Edwardian 10K Gold OSTBY & BARTON Amethyst Garnet Flower Pin/ Brooch

Description

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This rare antique 10K gold pin is by Ostby & Barton.
In 1879 Engelhart Ostby formed a partnership with Nathan Barton.  The firm became the world's largest producer of gold rings.  In 1912 he decided to return from one of his many European trips on the Titanic, carrying with him his old doctor's bag he always used when travelling, filled with gems, precious stones, and other valuables that he had bought in Paris.  Unfortunately, he never made it back, as he went down with the Titanic.  The business continued into the 1950s.
This pin is rare because of the style, which represents nature.  The majority of jewelry Ostby & Barton produced was rings.  They did manufacture pins, but the vast majority of their pins are either cameos or filigree, from a later date.  This pin is the first flower pin by Ostby & Barton I had ever seen until recently, when I found a similar one.  Not exact, but in the same floral motif.
This Edwardian-era pin has two flowers--the larger with gemstone petals, the smaller with gold petals.  The oval amethyst petals surround a rose-cut garnet in the center.  The smaller flower also has a garnet center.  All of the stones are prong-set with claw prongs.  The sinuous stems show the influence of Art Nouveau design.  A long engraved leaf with a green tint accents the stems.  The back of the pin shows an early locking clasp that conforms with the period.  It is stamped "OB" with "10K" between the initials.
Condition:  Excellent!
Approximate measurements:  1 3/4" long (measured in "growing" direction); 1" wide through widest area
Shipping includes insurance.
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