Highly rare and collectible antique sterling silver Hawaiian coat of arms brooch:
~ Petite - but powerful
~ Eye catching fancy shape
~ The historic crest displays the finest details and expert enamel work
~ Striking white frosty white background with accent colors in brick red, royal blue, soft yellow and a medium green shade in the center
~ Fine guilloche work can be seen through the transparent enamel shades
~ Here is your chance to own a rare vintage Harry Culman souvenir from old world Honolulu Hawaii
Ready and waiting for your lapel, collection, or gift giving - you will love this!
AGE OR ERA: Authentic true vintage piece - early 1900's - circa 1903 to 1920
MARKINGS: STERLING MADE IN HONOLULU AND - H C - on the back side
METAL / MATERIAL: Solid 925 / 1000 Sterling grade silver, gold toned or plated pin back hardware, and colorful enamel work
CLASP / CLOSURE: Old fashioned simple "C" catch
MEASUREMENTS: Aprox 1" long x 3/8" wide
WEIGHT: 2.1 grams on my scale
TESTING: x
U.S. RING SIZE: x
MISC INFORMATION: HC is the mark of Harry Culman - who was a world renowned jewelry manufacturer in Honolulu in the early 1900's - as early as 1903 to around 1920 (some sources say 1919 and others 1923). He also dabbled in watches, souvenir spoons and other curios - see vintage newspaper ad in the photo line up.
INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x
CONDITION = Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. All hardware in working and holding order. In an excellent state of preservation
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