Antique Victorian or Edwardian-era round photo brooch featuring a sepia-toned portrait of a gentleman in a brass frame. The patent for this specific backing mechanism, stamped "PIN-LOCK PAT'D MAY 31. 98" (stylized as Pin-Lock, though often misread as Pin-Luck due to the stylized font stamping), was officially granted to George B. Adams of Newark, New Jersey. Patent Registry Details
Patent Number: US605054A
Filing Date: March 9, 1898
Issue Date: May 31, 1898.
Turn-of-the-century authentic antique photo brooch.
*Vintage pieces are pre-owned. Most pieces are one of a kind and cannot be replaced. We will give you as much information as possible regarding the condition of the item, including supplying additional pictures if needed. Due to the nature of antique and vintage items, there may be blemishes, nicks, or other imperfections as expected with age and use. All items are sold “As Is”.
Antique Victorian or Edwardian-era round photo brooch featuring a sepia-toned portrait of a gentleman in a brass frame. The patent for this specific backing mechanism, stamped "PIN-LOCK PAT'D MAY 31. 98" (stylized as Pin-Lock, though often misread as Pin-Luck due to the stylized font stamping), was officially granted to George B. Adams of Newark, New Jersey. Patent Registry Details
Patent Number: US605054A
Filing Date: March 9, 1898
Issue Date: May 31, 1898.
Turn-of-the-century authentic antique photo brooch.
*Vintage pieces are pre-owned. Most pieces are one of a kind and cannot be replaced. We will give you as much information as possible regarding the condition of the item, including supplying additional pictures if needed. Due to the nature of antique and vintage items, there may be blemishes, nicks, or other imperfections as expected with age and use. All items are sold “As Is”.