Hairpin with large crescent

Top view of a hairpin showing the crescent embellishment and two teeth.

Underside view of a hairpin showing the crescent embellishment and two teeth.

Side view of a hairpin showing the crescent embellishment and two teeth.

Classification

Description

A hairpin with a large crescent shaped hinged heading decorated with cut steel beads set in five rows, circa 19th century.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "11/91" (reverse side of setting)

Object number

WCHL : 481

Rights

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Date

1800 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

Material

plastic (natural)	pin
animal
horn
metal	hinge, setting and stones
steel

Dimensions

Width

35mm

Height

80mm

Depth

8mm

Colour

brown

silver