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Five vintage hatpins hat ornament fancy decorated tops mainly faux pearl and gold trim (ACE)

$100

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A collection of five vintage hat pins or stick pins decorated mainly with faux pearl and gold trim

NOT FOR SALE SEPARATELY

CONDITION: some pins may have light rusting on the steel shaft

SIZE: approx 5-7 ins (13 – 18 cm)

MATERIALS: metal, faux pearl, gold cord

DESCRIPTION:

A collection of attractive hatpins stick or jabot pins dating from the Art Deco period early 20th century. The finials are decorated with a combination of celluloid faux pearl, and gold corded trim. There is one matched pair and three singles, one of which is made from genuine mother of pearl.

These hat ornaments are part of a large British private collection. Other items from the collection are shown in the final picture. The collage picture shows the huge hats of the period which these accessories were designed to ornament and secure.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Hatpins reached a peak of popularity between the 1890s and 1920s. Having originated in the 1850s to secure straw hats, hatpins became longer and more ornate over time. 1910 was the extreme of hatpin length, with the stems alone reaching 10 to 12 inches.

With the decline of large elaborate hats and the advent of the close fitting cloche, hatpins were of much smaller proportions. Rather than holding the hat in place they were now designed to decorate it. Art Deco period hatpins, of which these are typical, are mostly of celluloid pearl effect, fabric, sequins and braid. Such hatpins made from metal decorated with pearls and rhinestones or ornate celluloid effects were commercially produced.

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Item id: DUP 24-2-5
Type: Estate
Color: Beige, Gold, White
Style: Art Deco, Edwardian
Item size: approx 5-7 ins (13 – 18 cm)
Item type: Vintage
Material: Metal, Celluloid