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2 Antique Victorian Gold Fox Head Pins for Her or Him browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry: French: Pre 1900: item # 687178 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear 56 Calle Monte Aplanado, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505.205.1404 Guest Book $140 (Free U.S. Priority Shipping & Gift-Wrap if Desired) |
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This pair of circa 1900 antique hunting pins is truly remarkable, both because it's so rare to find a set still together and because they're in virtually pristine condition. Probably of French origin, they're from a gentleman's collection found in Paris and were no doubt used to secure a cravat. Besides using them as tie pins, they'd be beautiful on a scarf or lapels. The highly detailed and dimensional fox heads measure about 5/8" by 1/2" and the pins are 2" long, crafted in the safety pin style popular in the late 18th century. The reverse of each head is marked ARO and ARO Double, referring to the maker and a double plating process that produced this rich golden finish that still gleams like new today. Hand-craftsmanship was obviously involved, in that one head is a bit more brightly burnished than the other and the end loops vary slightly in size from pin to pin. One pin looks a little more open in the photos, but I've since pinched it in. The underlying metal, whatever it may be, is somewhat malleable but quite sturdy. The set would be an extraordinary gift -- or two gifts, if you can bear to separate them. There's no charge for insured U.S. shipping (with an equivalent discount for international delivery). Giftwrap is always free, too, when desired. Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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