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Bulgarian or Greek Head Ornament

Posted by Lynn Ardent on July 19, 2015 at 7:32pm
This is a heavily gilt Bulgarian or Greek ornament which was probably worn on the head scarf. The coins on the dangles date to the mid-1700s and I believe this would place this ornament at late 18th or early 19th century.
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Tags: bulgaria, bulgarian, greek, head, macedonia, macedonian, ornament, pin, scarf
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  • Betty July 21, 2015 at 5:09pm

    Very beautiful find, Lynn!

  • Peter Hoesli July 22, 2015 at 5:27am
    Dear Lynn; A very beautiful head cover needle indeed! Congratulations. Peter
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