One hatpin with a sterling silver ball on the non-pointy end of the pin, the ball is decorated with a filigree design. The hollow ball has several smooth surfaces edged with ornate curly silver work and some open work to give the appearance of filigree. The long pointed shaft is a type of silver colored metal.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"Sterling top"
Notes
The inscription is stamped on the shaft of the pin.
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Hatpin
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Pin, Clothing
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Clothing Accessories
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Search Terms
Clothing Accessory, Clothing Accessory, Personal Artifacts