"G.L.P., or G.L.P.CO, is the hallmark for George L Paine & Company. Founded in 1909 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, and last known in business in 1922. Their products were mostly solid gold, 10k gold front and gold-filled jewellery. Marks used on jewellery - G.L.P., G.L.P.CO, GLP, GLP CO." This is a direct quote from a deals fabulous jewelry blog.
This gilt brass piece bears an amber glass gem and natural, sinewy decorations. Sash pins were all the rage for Edwardian women as they functioned for a multitude of purposes. They held sashes or belts and drew an audience to a woman's corseted waist, as well as holding a shawl or adorning a hat. George, knowing that not all women could afford an form of gold, also crafted costume pieces for his grateful customers. This is one of those famous pieces.
2 1/2" at its longest. No damage and no issues.
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Product code: Antique George L. Paine deals Sash Pin With Large Amber Glass Cabochon, c. 1900