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Antique Cut Steel Hair Pin Hair Ornament Butterfly Insekt Horn

About the Item

This charming hair ornament was handcrafted in the second quarter of thew 19th century. The hair pin is decorated with a butterfly made from small facetted steel nails that were riveted onto a brass base plate in the shape of the butterfly. Each nail has been carefully polished. The lower part of the wings are made from large facetted polished steel elements also riveted to the brass baser plate. The insect is fitted with an articulated joint that has been riveted to the hair pin made out of horn.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    8.25 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (30 mm)Width: 1.7 in (43 mm)Length: 3.55 in (90 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490124561752

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