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Antique Edwardian silver swirl bar brooch, Royal blue, Cravat pin
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Antique Edwardian Dark Blue Celluloid & Silver Tone Swirl Cravat / Tie Pin
A wonderfully unusual antique Edwardian accessory, dating to circa 1900–1910, featuring a long, slender piece of deep dark blue celluloid decorated with an elegant silver tone metal spiral or swirl design.
The combination of the rich blue celluloid and contrasting silvery metal gives this piece a particularly stylish and distinctive appearance.
The elongated form and original pin fitting suggest that it may have been worn as a cravat pin, tie pin or other gentleman’s dress accessory, although pieces of this type could also have been worn in a variety of fashionable ways.
The reverse retains its original long pin with an old-style C-type clasp fastening, characteristic of early antique jewellery and dress accessories.
Celluloid became increasingly popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods as an attractive and versatile material, allowing fashionable accessories to be produced in striking colours and decorative designs.
Dark blue examples are particularly appealing, giving this piece a wonderfully understated yet sophisticated quality.
A lovely and highly decorative survivor from the Edwardian era, with a fantastic elongated silhouette and an unusual combination of materials.
Perfect for collectors of antique jewellery, Edwardian accessories and early 20th-century fashion, or for adding an authentic antique touch to a modern wardrobe.
Dating: Edwardian era, circa 1900–1910
Materials: Dark blue celluloid and silver tone metal
Condition:
Good used condition overall, some light wear to the metal, signs of use and wear commensurate with age, some scratches and scuffs, pin is slightly loose in the catch
Approx measurements
3.25" width / 0.25" length.
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