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Today I offer you this Spanish colonial silver – tupu Shawl Pin

This cloak pin or tupu  comprises a silver openwork circular plate, embossed and incised with a scalloped edge, attached to a long silver pin.Tupus were worn point facing upwards to hold the dress together and to pin the cloak or shoulder mantle about the shoulders. They were a prominent means of Showing  wealth for women across the Andes. Worn in pairs, the pins were worn in both pre and post colonial times,but the styles of the pins changed with colonialism.

No Markings but tests silver Possibly 1800s

Measuring approximately 6.5 x 2 inches

Weight approximately 15 grams

Excellent condition no damage Will need polished