HAT PIN, metal flying bird top

H2008.122

Long metal pin is topped by pinhead in shape of a bird, possibly a Swallow? Bird made of pressed bronze colored metal with a beak and raised facets to differentiate the eye and upper body, wings engraved to create the impression of feathers.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2008.122
Acquisition Year: 2008

Material

Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

length180mmPin and pin head
width27mmPin head
depth1.5cmPin head

 


 

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