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Hairpin with acanthus leaf decoration

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

Classification

Description

An Art Nouveau style asymmetrical hairpin with a pierced acanthus leaf heading, circa 1890 to 1910, made from honey coloured clarified horn,
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "9/91" (reverse of one tine)

Object number

WCHL : 566

Date

1890 - 1910 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
44mm
Height
130mm
Depth
17mm

Colour

brown