Antique Vintage Georgian Sterling 925 Silver Spanish Colonial Wedding Hair Pin

Description

We have similar Georgian and Spanish items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Georgian" or "Spanish" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Item Description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Georgian C. 1714 - 1837
Markings:
Unmarked, Tested, and Guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Spain
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
9.6 Grams
Metal Type:
.925 Sterling Silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
The hair pin measures 4.35" in length and is 0.5" at its widest.
Collectible Type:
Hair Pin
Men's or Women's:
Unisex
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Georgian era in Spain or a former Spanish colony
The face of the pin is adorned with beautiful flower patterns
The design suggests this hair pin would have been worn as wedding jewelry, most likely as part of a set with matching bracelets and necklaces
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The
Georgian era is known for its hand-crafted designs, which were heavily influenced by world exploration. A few signatures of this era were high karat gold, cameos, chatelaine accessories, foil-backed stones, rivière necklaces, memento mori and mourning jewelry, and rose and mine cut diamonds. While the jewelry from this era began to see designs from all over the world, jewelry from abroad was still very expensive to acquire due to sea travel. Between age and difficulty of acquirement, pieces from the Georgian era are amazing and rare historical finds.
Domestic US
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USPS
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