Hairpin with silver hinged heading and faceted paste stones

Top view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Top view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth.
Top view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Top view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Underside view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth. Side view of a hairpin showing the decorative top and two teeth.

Description

A hairpin with two independent hinges surmounted by a pierced silver heading set with faceted paste stones, circa late 19th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

handwritten: "2/95" (back of tine)

Object number

WCHL : 520

Date

1870 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Material

plastic pin
CN
cellulose nitrate
metal setting and hinges
glass stones
Dimensions
Width
57mm
Height
125mm
Depth
3mm

Colour

pin
hinges and setting
stones