Hairpin with gilt brass heading

Top view of a hairpin showing the metal top and two teeth.

Underside view of a hairpin showing the metal top and two teeth.

Side view of a hairpin showing the metal top and two teeth.

Classification

Description

A late 19th century hairpin with an intricate pierced and layered brass heading. It is possible that the heading has been repaired at some point by replacing a portion of the brasswork with a similar piece.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Object number

WCHL : 555

Rights

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Date

1890 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut	pin
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)	pin
animal
horn
metal	heading
brass

Dimensions

Width

57mm

Height

125mm

Depth

6mm

Colour

brown

gold