An original 19th century hatpin head is comprised with a nice sized brass embossed raised relief rooster.

CONDITION
In very good condition. The head is firmly attached on its stem with no wear, no chips, no scratches, no repairs, no damage. The stem is straight with no warps, bends, breaks, cracks or visible damage. Pieces that are offered may have wear, and I leave all cleaning and TLC up to the new owner.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
Head size: 2" x 2"
Pin length 9" long
Total length: 9-1/4" long
Maker marks: none found, metal is not gold or silver

The majority of hatpins were made from about 1850 through the 1920s with their popularity at a height between 1890 and 1925. Their manufacture was made possible by the invention of a pin-making machine around 1832. As fashion changed from stringed bonnets to stringless hats the low-cost machine-made pins became a necessity. The golden years of the hatpin, 1890 to 1925, were captured in the rich styles of Art Nouveau, the Aesthetic Movement, Arts & Crafts, and Art Deco.

Our antique textiles are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. We do not clean or alter unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots.

Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the numerous photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself.

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