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TWO LATE 19TH CENTURY GOTHIC REVIVAL HAT PINS, BY LOUIS WIÈSE
Each terminal modelled as the torso and head of a gargoyle perched on a corbel, after 1890, 2.9 and 3.1cm, pins 22.3cm, French marks, in maker's case
Both signed Wièse with maker's mark for after 1890
Each terminal modelled as the torso and head of a gargoyle perched on a corbel, after 1890, 2.9 and 3.1cm, pins 22.3cm, French marks, in maker's case
Both signed Wièse with maker's mark for after 1890
Further Details
The terminals were modelled on examples found on Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
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Keith Penton