Hat pins, usually from 10 to 30 cm long, were in use from about 1880s to the 1920s to anchor ladies' hats to their hair. For collectors, the interest lies in the heads. As to the pin, values are enhanced if the pin was made of silver and gold rather than steel. Other technical innovations also add value, such as swivel joints and point-protectors. Heads varied from plain glass to jewels, wood to porcelain, and there were novelty hat-pins which incorporated peep-scopes with scenic views and hat-pins where the head was a huge lightweight sphere.

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Charles Horner Art Nouveau hat pins, three sterling silver hat…

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Hat Pins by Charles Horner, Chester

Charles Horner Art Nouveau hat pins, three sterling silver hat pins various designs, all with Chester hallmarks

Two sterling silver initial hat pins both marked STG SIL

Sterling Silver Initial Hat Pins - STG SIL Marked Design

Two sterling silver initial hat pins both marked STG SIL

Edward VII sterling silver elephant hat pin cushion, 4.5 cm/7.5…

Edward VII Sterling Silver Elephant Hat Pin Cushion, Birmingham 1906

Edward VII sterling silver elephant hat pin cushion, 4.5 cm/7.5 cm height Birmingham 1906

Good Lalique decorated glass hatpin in original presentation…

Lalique Glass Hatpin in Presentation Case

Good Lalique decorated glass hatpin in original presentation case, length 11 cm.

Pair Edwardian enamel decorated hat pins hatpins with spherical…

Edwardian Enamel Hat Pins with Gilt Embellishments

Pair Edwardian enamel decorated hat pins hatpins with spherical enamel decoration and gilt embellishments, length 16 cm each.

Edward VII sterling silver cased hat pin cushion

Sterling Silver Hat Pin Cushion with Edward VII Case

Edward VII sterling silver cased hat pin cushion

An antique gentleman's gold plated monogrammed top hat pin.…

Gold Plated Monogrammed Top Hat Pin for Gentlemen

An antique gentleman's gold plated monogrammed top hat pin. Diameter 22 mm. Length 145 mm.

Two sterling silver hatpin holders hallmarked Chester 1920/1921,…

Chester Sterling Silver Hatpin Holders by Clark & Sewell

Two sterling silver hatpin holders hallmarked Chester 1920/1921, maker: Clark & Sewell James Clark & John Sewell

Three antique hatpins with stones, 19th century, the largest 8…

19th Century Stone Hatpins Set of Three

Three antique hatpins with stones, 19th century, the largest 8 cm long

A kangaroo hatpin, sterling silver and enamel, made in London,…

1900 Kangaroo Hatpin: Sterling Silver & Enamel London Made

A kangaroo hatpin, sterling silver and enamel, made in London, circa 1900, 13 cm high, 3 cm wide

Three hat pins example include a a/f 9ct gold finial, coral and…

Gold, Coral, and Hematite Hat Pin Trio

Three hat pins example include a a/f 9ct gold finial, coral and a hematite example

Nine George V sterling silver topped hat pins Birmingham…

George V Sterling Silver Golf Club Hat Pins

Nine George V sterling silver topped hat pins Birmingham 1911/12, makers Tozer, Kernsley and Fisher, each with golf club form head, to plated stems, rusted, length 22 cm approx, each.

A collection of hat pins in a silver plated shoe cushion

Silver Plated Shoe Cushion Hat Pin Collection

A collection of hat pins in a silver plated shoe cushion

An Art Nouveau 18ct yellow gold natural pearl hat pin, one…

Art Nouveau Pearl Hat Pin with Leaf Design

An Art Nouveau 18ct yellow gold natural pearl hat pin, one natural pearl, 3.5 mm mounted above a leaf shaped dome, Wt 4 grams

Set five sterling silver golf stick form hatpins each with a…

Birmingham 1911 Sterling Silver Golf Stick Hatpins Set

Set five sterling silver golf stick form hatpins each with a hallmarked silver head to the golf stick, marked for Birmingham 1911. Shafts of hatpins in silver plate, (worn).

Iridescent carnival glass hat pin

Iridescent Carnival Hat Pin

Iridescent carnival glass hat pin

Five early 20th century silver and Satsuma hat Pins; 2 x 1910…

Silver and Satsuma Hat Pins Collection

Five early 20th century silver and Satsuma hat Pins; 2 x 1910 Shillings, an enamelled maple leaf, and 2 x Satsuma scalloped plaque featuring mother and daughter (1 chip), stamp to back, other pendeloque shape featuring a dragon, all with steel pins,…

An 18ct yellow gold hat pin, set with a cultured pearl. Weight…

18ct Gold Hat Pin with Cultured Pearl

An 18ct yellow gold hat pin, set with a cultured pearl. Weight 1.3g.

Nine vintage hat pins, five Art Nouveau in silver incl pansy…

Vintage Art Nouveau Hat Pins and More

Nine vintage hat pins, five Art Nouveau in silver incl pansy marked Unger Brothers, purple paste hallmarked Charles Horner Chester 1906, thistle design hallmarked Pearce & Thompson Birmingham 1911 (piece missing), one hallmarks rubbed Birmingham 1909, one…

Hat pin, moonface

Moonface Hat Pin

Hat pin, moonface

Hat pin, owl

Owl Hat Pin

Hat pin, owl

A hat pin by Christian Lacroix, styled as a gold metal heart…

Christian Lacroix Heart Hat Pin with Gem Details

A hat pin by Christian Lacroix, styled as a gold metal heart with paste and faux pearl gem details, 13.5 x 7 cm, boxed

Hat pins. Five of various shapes, including black powder rifle…

Assorted Hat Pins with Coral and Stones

Hat pins. Five of various shapes, including black powder rifle and pistol, Highlander Daggers and sword, set with coral and semi precious stones

Fifteen various vintage hatpins

Assorted Vintage Hatpins Collection

Fifteen various vintage hatpins

Good Satsuma hat pin finely painted with cranes

Finely Painted Satsuma Crane Hat Pin

Good Satsuma hat pin finely painted with cranes

A silver jockey hat pin cushion, vacant cartouche to front of…

Silver Jockey Hat Pin Cushion with Cartouche

A silver jockey hat pin cushion, vacant cartouche to front of cap.

Two hatpins (Victorian Satsuma & amethyst glass)

Victorian Satsuma and Amethyst Glass Hatpins

Two hatpins (Victorian Satsuma & amethyst glass)

Four various hat pins

Assorted Hat Pins Collection

Four various hat pins

A ladies Omega wrist watch with two hat pins

Omega Ladies Watch with Hat Pins

A ladies Omega wrist watch with two hat pins

A gold, garnet and seedpearl hatpin, circa 1905 The elongated…

Garnet and Seedpearl Hatpin from Melba Collection

A gold, garnet and seedpearl hatpin, circa 1905 The elongated teardop motif decorated with rows of circular cut garnets and seedpearls, length approximately 175 mm, French assay marks. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE

Chinese silver hatpin, with layers of silver in classic…

Oriental Beaded Silver Hatpin

Chinese silver hatpin, with layers of silver in classic oriental design with bead set to top

Collection 12 early Hatpins.

Antique Hatpins Collection

Collection 12 early Hatpins.

Sterling silver and enamel hat pin, with ornate basket bow and…

Rose Enamel Hat Pin with Ornate Basket Bow

Sterling silver and enamel hat pin, with ornate basket bow and rose enamel, length 190 cm, as seen.

Group of 14 various vintage hat pins, including one shaped like…

Vintage Insect-Shaped Hat Pin and More

Group of 14 various vintage hat pins, including one shaped like an insect

Pair of enamelled silver hat pins by Charles Horner - Chester…

Enamelled Silver Hat Pins by Charles Horner (1905)

Pair of enamelled silver hat pins by Charles Horner - Chester 1905

Porcelain, Japanese, one long hat pin terminating in a round…

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Hat Pin with Foliate Motif

Porcelain, Japanese, one long hat pin terminating in a round ball shaped porcelain Satsuma end, finely detailed with foliate motif in gilt and vibrant colour.

Two sterling silver hat pins

Silver Hat Pins Duo

Two sterling silver hat pins

Three hat pins, Scottish thistles

Scottish Thistle Hat Pins Trio

Three hat pins, Scottish thistles

Sterling silver hat pin, wishbone & Scottish thistle

Thistle Wish: Sterling Silver Hat Pin

Sterling silver hat pin, wishbone & Scottish thistle

Silver hat pin, golf club

Golf Club Hat Pin

Silver hat pin, golf club

Two hat pins, Scottish thistle

Scottish Thistle Hat Pins

Two hat pins, Scottish thistle

Hat pin with glass teddy eye

Teddy Eye Hat Pin

Hat pin with glass teddy eye

Sterling silver hat pin, sword

Sword Hat Pin in Sterling Silver

Sterling silver hat pin, sword

Silver hat pin with Celtic knot

Celtic Knot Silver Hat Pin

Silver hat pin with Celtic knot

Hat pin with butterfly top

Flutter Pin: Butterfly Top Hat Accessory

Hat pin with butterfly top

Silver hat pin, golf club

Golf Club Hat Pin

Silver hat pin, golf club

Hat pin with butterfly top

Butterfly Hat Pin

Hat pin with butterfly top

Hat pin with Scottish thistle

Scottish Thistle Hat Pin

Hat pin with Scottish thistle

Silver hat pin with red glass inset

Red Glass Hat Pin

Silver hat pin with red glass inset

Sterling silver Scottish thistle hat pin

Scottish Thistle Sterling Silver Hat Pin

Sterling silver Scottish thistle hat pin

Hat pin with hockey stick

Hockey Stick Hat Pin

Hat pin with hockey stick

Sterling silver Scottish thistle hat pin

Scottish Thistle Sterling Silver Hat Pin

Sterling silver Scottish thistle hat pin

Silver hat pin in the form of a chicken, maker C&N

Chicken Hat Pin by C&N

Silver hat pin in the form of a chicken, maker C&N

Silver hat pin with bee medallion

Bee medallion silver hat pin

Silver hat pin with bee medallion

Sterling silver golf club hat pin A&L Ltd, Birmingham 1907

1907 Birmingham Sterling Silver Golf Club Hat Pin

Sterling silver golf club hat pin A&L Ltd, Birmingham 1907

Sterling silver hat pin, crocket mallet, A&L Ltd

A&L Ltd Sterling Silver Crocket Mallet Hat Pin

Sterling silver hat pin, crocket mallet, A&L Ltd

Sterling silver 'Dagger' hat pin, Birmingham 1907

Birmingham 1907 Dagger Hat Pin in Sterling Silver

Sterling silver 'Dagger' hat pin, Birmingham 1907