Hairpin with rounded silver heading set with paste stones

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

Description

A hairpin from the late 19th century. The two wave-form tines are hinged independently but joined by a rounded silver scalloped heading set with small paste stones.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

handwritten: "8/88" (back of hinge)

Object number

WCHL : 521

Date

1870 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Material

plastic pin
CN
cellulose nitrate
metal hinges and setting
silver
glass stones
Dimensions
Width
47mm
Height
125mm
Depth
10mm

Colour

pin
hinges and setting
stones