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$61.60
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$70.84
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Product Overview
Product Overview
Description
A set of 16 vintage beaded pins featuring stainless steel shafts and glass finials with naturally developed speckled oxidation. Originally produced as decorative hat pins or multipurpose utility pins, pieces like these were used to secure hats, manage garments, and assist in dressmaking.
Over time, their function has evolved, and they are now commonly used in sewing and quilting as decorative pins or stilettos to guide fabric and refine detail work. The larger glass tops provide improved grip and visibility, making them both practical and visually distinctive.
The speckled pattern within the glass is a result of age-related oxidation, giving each piece a unique patina that reflects its vintage character rather than damage.
Today, sets like this are often repurposed as cocktail picks, sewing tools, or displayed as part of a curated collection of vintage domestic or barware objects.
Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Decorative pins / hat pins / multipurpose picks |
| Quantity | Set of 16 |
| Era | Mid-20th century (c.1940s–1960s) |
| Materials | Stainless steel shafts with glass finials |
| Design | Elongated form with looped ends and textured glass tops |
| Finish | Natural oxidation within glass creating speckled patina |
| Original Use | Hat pins, garment securing, decorative utility pins |
| Secondary Uses | Quilting pins, sewing stilettos, fabric guides |
| Modern Use | Cocktail picks, barware, decorative display |
| Condition | Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear; glass shows oxidation-related speckling consistent with age |
| Set | Sold as a group of 16 |
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