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"This Joseff of Hollywood crab, shell and 13 mm pearl brooch is in excellent condition.  The mysteries of the Middle East influenced this design.  &lt;P&gt; The detailed modeling is in the Russian gold finish they made famous for its photographic effect.  The crab sits on a scallop shell and holds a large and lustrous simulated pearl. It is hallmarked Joseff signature on an applied plaque.  It is 2\" x 2 1/4\". &lt;P&gt; Joseff was the jeweler for the Hollywood movie moguls form 1930-1948. &lt;P&gt; Reference: Jewelry of the Stars by Ball, Joannne Dubbs, p. 144 &lt;P&gt; Costume Jewelry, Identification and Price Guide by Harrice S. MIller, p. 182 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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