It was just before the turn of the last century that they rose to popularity. Initially indispensable, they were required as practical aids by the fashion for hats. Yet almost immediately, they evolved into accessories – pieces of jewellery in their own right.
Lawrences Auctioneers presents Edwardian and Victorian elegance of the most delicate kind in A Private Collection of Hat Pins. In a theme comprising 24 lots, we are offered a rich variety of examples of this refined art form, including works in silver, mother-of-pearl, and enamel.
