Description:
SOLD!
This incredibly rare 18ct Gold mourning hat pin is a splendid antique piece full of character! Featuring beautifully woven ashy blonde hair, it's evident that a substantial amount of time and energy was invested into the making of this hat pin, and it shows!
The 18ct Gold has a wonderful lustre, and has been sculpted perfectly around the hair to keep it secure. Whilst she has been used as a hat pin in her previous life, you could quite easily attach her onto the lapel of your blazer or a shirt and wear her that way instead! Whatever you choose, this is a one-of-a-kind piece which is sure to make an avid collector very happy!
Item Details:
ERA: Victorian c.1840-1850.
MEASUREMENTS: Hat pin is 86.9m long end to end.
Pin head is 17mm in diameter.
Pin itself is 67.6mm long.
Weight: 8.2g.
MATERIALS: 18ct Gold Sphere, Solid 15ct Gold pin, Hair.
HALLMARKS: None present, sphere tested as 18ct Gold with 15ct Gold pin
Condition:
EXCELLENT. This rare mourning hat pin is in excellent condition! The pin is straight and sturdy, and the 18ct Gold sphere is has stood the test of time- having remained perfect! The hair inside the Golden dome has not moved at all, so you can rest assured that this piece is in her original state- which is incredible when you consider her age!