Antique Hatpin Shamrock-shaped Elegantly Designed Damascene. Faith Hope Love

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Antique Hatpin
Description and Notes:
Antique Hatpin Shamrock-shaped Elegantly Designed Damascene. Faith Hope Love
No dents, soldering or glue.
Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another—typically, gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background to produce intricate patterns similar to niello.
The head (ornament) is in very good condition,. Stem is straight/strong.
Overall, very good condition.
Date:  late 1800s to early 1900s.
Total Hat Pin Length: 9"    Head width:  1 1/8".
Collectible.
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