Castellani & Giuliano: The Judith H. Siegel Collection

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Lot 37
  • 37

Archaeological-revival gold hat pin, Castellani, circa 1880

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Castellani
The gold finial designed as a pine cone, applied all over with small circles of filigree, signed with interlaced C's.

Catalogue Note

Hatpins similar to the one offered here and in lot 36 appear in a satirical sketch entitled 'A Young Lady on the High Classical School of Ornament,'  from Punch, July 1859, reproduced by Munn, Castellani and Giuliano, Revivalist Jewellers of the 19th Century, pl. 7.