Hairpin with French jet beads

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

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

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

Classification

Description

A blackened horn hairpin with a japanned hinged metal heading set with faceted French jet beads arranged in the design of a flower. Circa late 19th century.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "10/98" (back of pin)

Object number

WCHL : 576

Rights

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Date

1870 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut	hairpin
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)	hairpin
animal
horn
glass	French jet beads
metal	hinge and setting
unidentified

Dimensions

Width

30mm

Height

100mm

Depth

14mm

Colour

black