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Antique Victorian 1880 Hairpin Hair Ornament Star Silver Brass Horn

$649.80
£487.06
€550
CA$892.71
A$996.63
CHF 522.22
MX$12,199.73
NOK 6,632.19
SEK 6,253.31
DKK 4,186.80

About the Item

This elegant and festive hairpin in the shape of a star was created in 1880 ca. Star ornaments for hair and clothes were all the rage in the 1880's. The star is made out of two silver stars and a stylized silver flower to make up a star with twelve points. The star is soldered to a brass plate with an articulated joint attached to a silver mount riveted to a hairpin carved out of horn.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    13.24 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (120 mm)Width: 1.42 in (36 mm)Depth: 0.44 in (11 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490120835142

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