Lot Essay
Almost all korek kuping hairpins are embellished with engravings - this is the only published example of one that is embellished with pearls and opal
CIRCA 1900
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A VERY RARE SILVER, PEARL AND OPAL HAIRPIN
CIRCA 1900
Comrpising of one very rare korek kuping hairpin engraved with star and stylised flower bud motifs set with pearls and opal; and another silver and pearl hairpin with a reticulated terminal represented by a bird amidst floral buds, pearls deficient
the korek kuping 17.5cm. long, the other hairpin 12.4cm. long, part illustrated (2)
CIRCA 1900
Comrpising of one very rare korek kuping hairpin engraved with star and stylised flower bud motifs set with pearls and opal; and another silver and pearl hairpin with a reticulated terminal represented by a bird amidst floral buds, pearls deficient
the korek kuping 17.5cm. long, the other hairpin 12.4cm. long, part illustrated (2)