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Solid silver figural brooches from early Soviet Russia are rare. This piece is visually distinct and likely from a politically tense period.Shaped like a balalaika (or similar), it pairs precious metal with folk imagery during a time of tight cultural control.Origin: Likely USSRMaterials: Solid silver (acid tested); non-ferrous pin stem (likely silver or nickel alloy)Style/Era: Folk-themed figural brooch depicting a balalaika; likely early 1930s Soviet eraCondition: Good used / vintage condition; visible surface wear & oxidation consistent w/ age. The bright silver on the back side in the middle is where a sticker w/ a person's first name was (written in pen). Regrettably, the sticker was thrown out inadvertently.Approx Dimens: 2 3/8" × 11/16"Features: Hand-formed construction; primitive rendering of balalaika instrument (or similar); elongated pin w/ C-clasp closure; solid silver body w/ wire detailing. #VintageBrooch #SilverBrooch #Balalaika #USSR #1930s #RareJewelry
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