Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.

What is a circle pin?

A circle pin is a classic piece of jewelry that was popular in the 1950’s and 60’s, often fashioned to a cardigan or blouse. Circle pins were known to have different meanings depending on where they were worn and the style of the pin. Some pin styles and placements conveyed one’s undying love for another. Shop circle pins on 1stDibs.

What is a flower pin?

A flower pin is a decorative piece of ornament that is usually worn on a suit. It is positioned on the left lapel. A flower pin is attached to the garment either by sliding it into a slot on the lapel or with a metal wire secured to the back of the pin. Shop for a range of antique and vintage flower pins on 1stDibs.

What is a brooch pin?

Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.

What is a mourning pin?

It's not uncommon for people to wear jewelry that represents their loved ones. Wearing a mourning pin shows an emotional connection with someone who has passed away and can help you grieve in a way that feels appropriate and respectful.

Twist pin is a corkscrew shaped pin that can be used for a variety of household purposes such as to keep slipcovers and arm covers in place, secure mattresses and attaching sheets and blankets to the mattress. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique twist pins.

What is a safety pin dress?

The original safety pin dress was a Versace creation famously worn by actress Elizabeth Hurley in 1994. Since then, Versace has made many other designs featuring safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Versace safety pin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques.

What does a safety pin symbolize?

What a safety pin symbolizes is largely a matter of personal opinion. In recent years, the pin has come to symbolize support for the rights of marginalized people. Historically, people associated safety pins with babies and motherhood because of the pins used to hold cloth diapers in place. Shop a collection of safety pin jewelry on 1stDibs.

What is a hat pin used for?

A hat pin is a pin that can be used to secure your hat to your head. It is usually done so through the hair. They are often 6 to 8 inches long and have a decorative head.

What are brooch pins called?

Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.

What are fancy pins called?

Fancy pins can also be called lapel pins or enamel pins. The metal is molded in an ornate design, and soft enamel is added, sometimes by hand, to create the desired look. You’ll find a variety of lapel pins and enamel pins from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are juggling pins called?

Juggling pins are called clubs by jugglers themselves, and can be called pins or batons by the layman. Juggling dates back to nearly 2000 BC, with evidence of forms of juggling being found in Egypt, the Pacific Islands and even in the Aztec Empire-era in Mexico. Find an assortment of clubs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a tie pin called?

A tie pin can go by various names including tie clip, tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp. No matter what you call it, the purpose is the same—it attaches the tie to the shirt front, preventing it from moving around and keeping the wearer’s look sleek and smooth. Shop a collection of vintage and new tie pins from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

What’s the difference between pins and brooches?

The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.

How do I wear a vintage tie pin?

To wear a vintage tie pin, position the pin between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt. Then, slip the pin through both layers of the tie. Finally, secure the backing. Find a range of vintage tie pins on 1stDibs.

Who designed Elizabeth Hurley's safety pin dress?

Elizabeth Hurley’s famed 1994 safety pin dress, which the actress wore to the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral, was designed by Versace. The dress was made with revealing slits in the sides that were held together with oversized gold safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and contemporary Versace pieces from top sellers worldwide.

What is an antique bureau?

An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.

What is an antique suzani?

Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an antique chatelaine?

A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.

What is an antique cellarette?

Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Art Deco Pulp cover or pin-up magazine cover

By Peter Driben

Located in Miami, FL

Pulp cover or pin-up magazine cover signed lower left some foxing throughout work is framed

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1920s Art Deco Antique Pin Up

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Oil

Antique Art Deco Pulp cover or pin-up magazine cover

Peter Driben
Art Deco Pulp cover or pin-up magazine cover, 1928

H 20 in W 15 in

Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Pin Up Sconces, a Pair

Located in Canton, MA

Early 20th century wrought iron pin up sconces. Wrought iron in a double heart design with curved

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pin Up

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Pin Up Sconces, a Pair

H 9.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

Antique Pin-up Gil Baer French Surrealist Nude Woman Puppet Show

By Gil Baer

Located in New York, NY

Soo Funny! Gil Baer (1859-1931) is the artist of this beautiful, humorous painting. This is a surrealist illustration painting of a nude woman behind a dressing screen entertaining a...

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Early 20th Century Surrealist Antique Pin Up

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Canvas, Oil

Gil Baer
Antique Pin-up Gil Baer French Surrealist Nude Woman Puppet Show, 1910

H 47 in W 29 in

Sculpture of Flora, Italy, circa 1880

Located in Greding, DE

Plaster sculpture of flora after a classical original with windswept skirt and pinned up curly hair.

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1880s Italian Neoclassical Antique Pin Up

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Plaster

Sculpture of Flora, Italy, circa 1880

H 61.03 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in

A Roman gold pendant with portrait cameo

Located in UTRECHT, UT

profile of a female bust with hair pinned up. The portrait in the style of Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Pin Up

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Gold

A Roman gold pendant with portrait cameo

H 1.42 in W 0.4 in D 0.16 in

One Thousand and One Night - the Harem - 1906

By Raphael Kirchner

Located in Roma, IT

, while they are chained and trying to eat something. An example of the early Kirchner's pin-up works

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Early 1900s Symbolist Antique Pin Up

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Engraving

Antique One Thousand and One Night - the Harem - 1906

Raphael Kirchner
One Thousand and One Night - the Harem - 1906, 1906

H 9.26 in W 6.5 in D 0.04 in

RFB After Frederick McNamara Evans (1859-1929)) - 1894 Watercolour, A Fisherman

Located in Corsham, GB

. In the background we are shown a pinned up painting of a boat on the ocean to further confirm the

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19th Century Antique Pin Up

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Watercolor

Antique RFB After Frederick McNamara Evans (1859-1929)) - 1894 Watercolour, A Fisherman

RFB After Frederick McNamara Evans
RFB After Frederick McNamara Evans (1859-1929)) - 1894 Watercolour, A Fisherman, 1894

H 21.66 in W 18.51 in

One Thousand and One Night - The Presentation - 1906

By Raphael Kirchner

Located in Roma, IT

ahead. A great example of the early Kirchner's pin-up works will inspire the Peruvian painter Alberto

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Early 1900s Symbolist Antique Pin Up

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Engraving

Antique One Thousand and One Night - The Presentation - 1906

Raphael Kirchner
One Thousand and One Night - The Presentation - 1906, 1906

H 8.55 in W 7.01 in D 0.04 in

Risque Pedicure by Angel, Les Ongles, Boudoir style, Female Illustration

By Suzanne Meunier

Located in Miami, FL

assignment for a French Postcard. It's a very early form of Illustrated Pin-up Art. It depicts an elegant

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Pin Up

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Watercolor

Antique Risque Pedicure by Angel, Les Ongles, Boudoir style, Female Illustration

Suzanne Meunier
Risque Pedicure by Angel, Les Ongles, Boudoir style, Female Illustration, 1918 circa

H 14.5 in W 11.25 in D 2 in

Springtime Melody

By MABEL ROLLINS HARRIS

Located in Miami, FL

Pin-Up,rom the late 1920s through the early 1940s her work was widely featured on calendars, greeting

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1920s American Realist Antique Pin Up

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Pastel

MABEL ROLLINS HARRIS
Springtime Melody, 1920-1930

H 27.25 in W 21.25 in

Antique German KPM Porcelain Portrait Plaque Young Woman Signed Wagner Asti 1890

By Angelo Asti, Wagner Kpm

Located in Portland, OR

Pin-up Girl. In terms of beauty this work is no exception, titled "Reflection" & portraying a

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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Pin Up

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Antique German KPM Porcelain Portrait Plaque Young Woman Signed Wagner Asti 1890

H 14 in W 11.75 in D 3 in

Springtime Melody - Young Girl with Baby Lamb and BlueBirds

By MABEL ROLLINS HARRIS

Located in Miami, FL

. Martignette's The Great American Pin-Up, from the late 1920s through the early 1940s, her work was widely

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1920s American Realist Antique Pin Up

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Pastel

MABEL ROLLINS HARRIS
Springtime Melody - Young Girl with Baby Lamb and BlueBirds, 1920-1930

H 27.25 in W 21.25 in

Glorifying The American Girl

By Alberto Vargas

Located in Fort Washington, PA

. This painting was reproduced as figure 20 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and

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1920s Other Art Style Antique Pin Up

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Ink, Watercolor, Board

Alberto Vargas
Glorifying The American Girl, 1926

H 16 in W 12 in

Rapheal Kirchner, a Wonderful Set of Fully Framed Prints, 1918

Located in Pewsey, GB

artist, principally a portrait painter and illustrator best known for Art Nouveau and early pin-up work

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pin Up

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Other

Rapheal Kirchner, a Wonderful Set of Fully Framed Prints, 1918

H 26.78 in W 14.57 in D 0.79 in

Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Standing Dancer with Headdress by Wilhelm Thomasch

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Wilhelm Thomasch

Located in Vienna, AT

pinned up with a flower ring and feather headdress. Leaning slightly to the right and looking to the left

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Pin Up

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Standing Dancer with Headdress by Wilhelm Thomasch

H 13.77 in W 5.9 in D 5.31 in

Porcelain Figurine 'Temple Dedication' by Liebermann Rosenthal Selb Germany 1916

By Ferdinand Liebermann

Located in Vienna, AT

with details reminiscent of Greek antiquity on her pinned-up hair, descending the temple steps with

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Pin Up

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Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine 'Temple Dedication' by Liebermann Rosenthal Selb Germany 1916

H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 5.52 in

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Ruth' Dancer In Oriental Costume, by Rosé

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Rosé (Stanislaus Czapek)

Located in Vienna, AT

her dance 'Radha'- Dance of the Five Senses, first performed in 1906. Dancer with her hair pinned up

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Pin Up

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Ruth' Dancer In Oriental Costume, by Rosé

H 10.44 in W 7.49 in D 4.53 in

Meissen Germany Art Nouveau Figurine Girl With Shawl, by Theodor Eichler, c 1913

By Theodor Eichler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Depiction of a young unclothed Art Nouveau girl with artfully pinned up hair with incorporated hood

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Pin Up

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Porcelain

Meissen Germany Art Nouveau Figurine Girl With Shawl, by Theodor Eichler, c 1913

H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 3.04 in

Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Standing Dancer with Headdress by Wilhelm Thomasch

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Wilhelm Thomasch

Located in Vienna, AT

is pinned up with a flower ring and feather headdress. Leaning slightly to the right and looking to

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Pin Up

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Standing Dancer with Headdress by Wilhelm Thomasch

H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 5.24 in

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Two Girls', by A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

older one in a striped skirt and white and blue long-sleeved bodice, her hair pinned up in two side buns

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Pin Up

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Two Girls', by A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912

H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 3.75 in

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Two Girls', by A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, ca 1940

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

older one in a green-brown skirt and white long-sleeved shirt with blue stripes, her hair pinned up in

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Pin Up

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Two Girls', by A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, ca 1940

H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 3.75 in

Jean-Gabriel Domergue, early original oil painting of two lovers

By Jean-Gabriel Domergue

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

. Ne Willer Jean-Gabriel Domergue was a French painter often described as “the inventor of the pin-up

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Early 20th Century Antique Pin Up

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Canvas, Oil

Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Jean-Gabriel Domergue, early original oil painting of two lovers, 1925

H 25 in W 29 in D 1 in

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900

By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig

Located in Vienna, AT

(Greek Hera), as a young woman with her hair pinned up, covered only with a cloth, sitting on a cloud

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pin Up

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900

H 8.86 in W 9.65 in D 5.52 in

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'the Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany, Around 1900

By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig

Located in Vienna, AT

(Greek Hera), as a young woman with her hair pinned up, covered only with a cloth, sitting on a cloud

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pin Up

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'the Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany, Around 1900

H 8.67 in W 9.65 in D 5.52 in

18k Yellow gold stick pin - Family brooch - detailed Ivy cravat pin

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning Victorian leaf pin. This lovely antique 18k gold pin is very detailed and

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1890s French Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow gold stick pin - Family brooch - detailed Ivy cravat pin

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W 0.48 in L 2.54 in

La loge by Jean-Gabriel Domergue

By Jean-Gabriel Domergue

Located in New Orleans, LA

pin-up.” Born in Bordeaux in 1889, Domergue studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Pin Up

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Oil, Panel

Jean-Gabriel Domergue
La loge by Jean-Gabriel Domergue, Early 20th century

H 28.5 in W 25 in D 1.5 in

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Girl With Child', T. Eichler, Meissen Germany, 1905

By Meissen Porcelain, Theodor Eichler

Located in Vienna, AT

with hair pinned up in a bun in a blue fringed white dress with a yellow petticoat crouching next to a

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pin Up

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Girl With Child', T. Eichler, Meissen Germany, 1905

H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in

18k Yellow gold stick pin - Griffin brooch - Antique French Dragon cravat pin

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning 18 carat gold Victorian dragon pin. This dragon / Eagle / Griffin is very

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1890s French Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow gold stick pin - Griffin brooch - Antique French Dragon cravat pin

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W 0.6 in L 2.76 in

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Papagena', Dancer In Exotic Costume, by Dina Kuhn

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

Impressive Goldscheider Vienna Ceramic Figurine of the 1920s: The young lady with artfully pinned

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Pin Up

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure 'Papagena', Dancer In Exotic Costume, by Dina Kuhn

H 13.19 in W 5.91 in D 4.14 in

Antique English Mahogany Gear Pin

Located in Dallas, TX

Add some rustic, vintage flare to your decor with this antique English mahogany wood gear pin from

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Late 19th Century English Rustic Antique Pin Up

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Wood

Antique English Mahogany Gear Pin

H 68 in W 6 in D 6 in

Unusual Sterling Indian Chief Hat Pin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Sterling Indian Chief Hat Pin from the late 19th Century. Native American motifs were a

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1890s American Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Sterling Silver

Unusual Sterling Indian Chief Hat Pin

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H 5 in W 0.75 in L 1.25 in

Madame Helleu Looking at Watteau drawings at the Louvre..

By Paul César Helleu

Located in Storrs, CT

striking, long auburn hair, whose abundant tresses she would pin up on occasion. An elegant woman of

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Pin Up

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Drypoint, Color

Paul César Helleu
Madame Helleu Looking at Watteau drawings at the Louvre.., c. 1901

H 20 in W 14.5 in D 2 in

Antique 15k Oval Citrine & Seed Pearl Pin Brooch

Located in Bloomington, MN

Sweet 15k Oval Citrine & Seed Pearl Pin Brooch Elegantly designed, this brooch radiates

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Pin Up

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Pearl, Citrine, 15k Gold

Antique 15k Oval Citrine & Seed Pearl Pin Brooch

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W 0.79 in L 0.63 in

Antique Diamond Pearl Celestial Crescent Moon Brooch Pin

Located in Danvers, MA

, should you desire. Crafted of gold testing between 12K and 15K with silver, the brooch pin features a

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Pearl Celestial Crescent Moon Brooch Pin

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H 1.75 in

Victorian Garnet Diamond Pin Pendant with Original Box

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

inches long and 1 inch wide, this piece can be worn as a pin or a pendant, with a removable bale that

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1880s Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Garnet Diamond Pin Pendant with Original Box

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Gold Essex Crystal Up-Country Duck Hunting Motif Suite

Located in New York, NY

, accented by brushed gold cattails at the top. The Essex crystal in the pin measures 7/8" across and

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pin Up

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14k Gold

Gold Essex Crystal Up-Country Duck Hunting Motif Suite

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1890 Victorian Rare Scottish Kilt Malachite Sterling Silver Pin

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a super unique Victorian pin crafted in sterling silver that features vibrant green

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1880s Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

1890 Victorian Rare Scottish Kilt Malachite Sterling Silver Pin

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Dm 2 in

Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Ca 1860

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler, Johann Carl Schoenheit

Located in Vienna, AT

clothing: a dress with elaborate floral decoration and pinned-up apron, corset and borders, a brimmed hat

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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Pin Up

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Ca 1860

H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in

Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide

Located in Dallas, TX

hair pin/bobbin or slide. This slide is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before…. it is a very

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Satinwood, Walnut

Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide

H 6.75 in W 1 in D 0.2 in

HAMILTON & INCHES Victorian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Crescent Pin/Trembler Ha

Located in Narberth, PA

& Inches is deeply ingrained in the UK's jewelry industry. A stunning diamond crescent pin/trembler

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

HAMILTON & INCHES Victorian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Crescent Pin/Trembler Ha

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1890 Victorian Red Enamel Rubinstein Gold Medal Pin with Ruby

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a wonderful Victorian medal pin crafted in 14K yellow gold and vibrant red enamel that

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1890s Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Ruby, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1890 Victorian Red Enamel Rubinstein Gold Medal Pin with Ruby

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Antique Late Edwardian Diamond and Fine Emerald Platinum Pin, c. 1919

Located in Aspen, CO

white diamonds. This pin is 2-7/8th inches long and has a variable width from 1/16th of an inch at one

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1910s American Edwardian Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Late Edwardian Diamond and Fine Emerald Platinum Pin, c. 1919

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Victorian Brooch Gold Rose Cut Bohemian Garnet Pearl Teardrop Pin

Located in Wallkill, NY

14K Gold Bohemian Garnet & Seed Pearl Brooch Pin. Offered for sale is this truly spectacular Pin

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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Brooch Gold Rose Cut Bohemian Garnet Pearl Teardrop Pin

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Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A colorful butterfly pin brooch made of 18k gold, featuring various gemstones, and accented with

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique

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H 1.75 in W 2.25 in

Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Old Miner Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Diamond Details: Weight: .90ct, total weight Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: H-I Clarity: VS/SI Pin

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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Old Miner Diamond Bar Pin

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W 0.13 in D 0.19 in L 2.2 in

1820 Nordic Life Love Death Poison Pin Enamel 18K Gold / 1.36gr

Located in SE

Old Nordic Poison pin. Three symbols in one : Flower for Life, Heart for Love and Cross for Faith

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19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Antique Pin Up

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18k Gold, Enamel

1820 Nordic Life Love Death Poison Pin Enamel 18K Gold / 1.36gr

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D 0.12 in L 1.89 in

Circa 1890s Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin

Located in Atlanta, GA

/SI Pin Measurements: 2in x 7.5mm Skin to Top of Pin Measurement: 6.3mm Condition: Excellent Price

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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1890s Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin

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W 0.3 in D 0.25 in L 1.89 in

Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire

Located in Venice, CA

. The brooch is fashioned like a safety pin, made of square stock that tapers into a rounded shape at

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire

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W 0.38 in L 1.75 in

1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr

Located in SE

An old 18K brooch dating from ca. early 20th century with an openwork crown decorated with eleven old European cut Diamonds set in Platinum, back sides open. Largest Diamond Ø 2.5 m...

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1910s European Baroque Revival Antique Pin Up

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr

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L 2.56 in

Knoll and Pregizer Early 20th Century Tortoise and Hare Antique Collar Pins

By Knoll and Pregizer

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

This exceptionally rare pair of pins were created in the early 20th century by the German high

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Pin Up

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Silver

Knoll and Pregizer Early 20th Century Tortoise and Hare Antique Collar Pins

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Antique Diamond Grouse Bird Capercaillie Brooch Pin in 14K Gold & Silver

Located in Danvers, MA

pin features a wonderfully detailed and dimensional, extremely sparkly Capercaillie bird (a forest

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Grouse Bird Capercaillie Brooch Pin in 14K Gold & Silver

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H 0.5 in W 2 in

Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Pin/Pendant, circa 1925

Located in Aspen, CO

Art Deco pendant with a carved natural amethyst (probably Siberian because of the presences of reddish undertones), creates a platinum, diamond, sapphire and ruby basket of flowers, ...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Pin Up

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Pin/Pendant, circa 1925

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L 16 in

Victorian 14K Gold French Brooch Jet onyx Seed Pearl Mourning Pin

Located in Wallkill, NY

An exquisite piece of Victorian Mourning Jewelry. The pin is made up of either French Jet or Black

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Pearl, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold French Brooch Jet onyx Seed Pearl Mourning Pin

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Art Nouveau Coral Cameo Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Maiden Flower

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning antique Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Brooch Bar Pin with

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19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pin Up

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Coral Cameo Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Maiden Flower

W 1 in L 4 in

Gold Filled Blood Red Bohemian Garnet brooch Pin Antique 19th Century

Located in Wallkill, NY

approx. 32.53 or 1.27 in diameter. I believe the Pin back was changed a long time ago. This is out of a

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Early 19th Century Czech Georgian Antique Pin Up

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Garnet, Gold-filled

Gold Filled Blood Red Bohemian Garnet brooch Pin Antique 19th Century

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Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 2.50cttw Antique Marquise & French Cut Diamond Pin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Color, VS Clarity, Natural Diamonds Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1.6 x .75 inches Condition: Excellent

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1920s Art Deco Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 2.50cttw Antique Marquise & French Cut Diamond Pin

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Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Fly Plaid Brooch and Pin, circa 1860

Located in Kendal, GB

citrines and leads to a long pin topped with an agate sphere. The pair would have traditionally been worn

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Pin Up

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Agate, Citrine, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Fly Plaid Brooch and Pin, circa 1860

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H 2.52 in W 2.49 in D 0.52 in

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold and Platinum 2.2ct Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

in platinum, and backed 18 karat white gold, with a white gold pin. This striking brooch is formed

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Pin Up

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold and Platinum 2.2ct Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin

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W 0.85 in D 0.24 in L 3.08 in

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Belle Epoque pin designed by Cartier. Colorful and very rare stick pin made during the Edwardian

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Pin Up

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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond

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W 0.47 in D 0.28 in L 2.76 in

Victorian Gold Pendant & Brooche .65 Carat Natural Old Euro Diamond & Pearl Pin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Victorian 14k Gold Pendant & Brooche, 0.65 Carat Natural Old European Diamond & Pearl Pin. The

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1920s Unknown Victorian Antique Pin Up

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Gold Pendant & Brooche .65 Carat Natural Old Euro Diamond & Pearl Pin

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Questions About Antique Pin Up

Is a brooch a pin?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
What is a circle pin?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A circle pin is a classic piece of jewelry that was popular in the 1950’s and 60’s, often fashioned to a cardigan or blouse. Circle pins were known to have different meanings depending on where they were worn and the style of the pin. Some pin styles and placements conveyed one’s undying love for another. Shop circle pins on 1stDibs.
What is a flower pin?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A flower pin is a decorative piece of ornament that is usually worn on a suit. It is positioned on the left lapel. A flower pin is attached to the garment either by sliding it into a slot on the lapel or with a metal wire secured to the back of the pin. Shop for a range of antique and vintage flower pins on 1stDibs.
What is a brooch pin?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
What is a mourning pin?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
It's not uncommon for people to wear jewelry that represents their loved ones. Wearing a mourning pin shows an emotional connection with someone who has passed away and can help you grieve in a way that feels appropriate and respectful.
What is a twist pin?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Twist pin is a corkscrew shaped pin that can be used for a variety of household purposes such as to keep slipcovers and arm covers in place, secure mattresses and attaching sheets and blankets to the mattress. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique twist pins.
What is a safety pin dress?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The original safety pin dress was a Versace creation famously worn by actress Elizabeth Hurley in 1994. Since then, Versace has made many other designs featuring safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Versace safety pin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques.
What does a safety pin symbolize?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What a safety pin symbolizes is largely a matter of personal opinion. In recent years, the pin has come to symbolize support for the rights of marginalized people. Historically, people associated safety pins with babies and motherhood because of the pins used to hold cloth diapers in place. Shop a collection of safety pin jewelry on 1stDibs.
What is a hat pin used for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A hat pin is a pin that can be used to secure your hat to your head. It is usually done so through the hair. They are often 6 to 8 inches long and have a decorative head.
What are brooch pins called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
What are fancy pins called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Fancy pins can also be called lapel pins or enamel pins. The metal is molded in an ornate design, and soft enamel is added, sometimes by hand, to create the desired look. You’ll find a variety of lapel pins and enamel pins from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are juggling pins called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Juggling pins are called clubs by jugglers themselves, and can be called pins or batons by the layman. Juggling dates back to nearly 2000 BC, with evidence of forms of juggling being found in Egypt, the Pacific Islands and even in the Aztec Empire-era in Mexico. Find an assortment of clubs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a tie pin called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A tie pin can go by various names including tie clip, tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp. No matter what you call it, the purpose is the same—it attaches the tie to the shirt front, preventing it from moving around and keeping the wearer’s look sleek and smooth. Shop a collection of vintage and new tie pins from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
What’s the difference between pins and brooches?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
How do I wear a vintage tie pin?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To wear a vintage tie pin, position the pin between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt. Then, slip the pin through both layers of the tie. Finally, secure the backing. Find a range of vintage tie pins on 1stDibs.
Who designed Elizabeth Hurley's safety pin dress?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Elizabeth Hurley’s famed 1994 safety pin dress, which the actress wore to the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral, was designed by Versace. The dress was made with revealing slits in the sides that were held together with oversized gold safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and contemporary Versace pieces from top sellers worldwide.
What is an antique bureau?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
What is an antique suzani?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an antique chatelaine?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
What is an antique cellarette?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.