Stick pins were originally used to secure bulky neckwear (men's cravats) in the late 18th century, nowadays they are used by women as decoration on scarves or on lapels. Hat pins are used to secure the hat onto your head.
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VINTAGE RIBBON BOW STICK PIN
Size: 56 x 11mm
Very good condition, normal aging on the rhinestone.
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VINTAGE GOLDTONE INITIAL F STICK PIN
Price: S$6.00 (US$5.83)
http://lemonkitscharms.com/shop/vintage-initial-F-stickpin-sp00021
Size: 63 x 12mm
Good condition with normal aging and slight wear on the gold-plating.
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VINTAGE CLEAR ACRYLIC & FAUX PEARL STICK PIN
Price: S$5.00
http://lemonkitscharms.com/shop/vintage-clear-acrylic-stick-pin-sp00012
Size: 91 x 16mm
Fine condition, well worn by previous owner. Scuffs on the faux pearls and on the surface of the clear acrylic bead, and aging on the metal (goldtone turning dark). The clutch is a screw clutch and so the pin's closure is a screw with a sharp end; making it thicker than the usual stick pins. The acrylic bead is faceted and has a twisted design. 1950s
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VINTAGE INITAL H RHINESTONE STICK PIN
Price: S$12.00
http://lemonkitscharms.com/shop/vintage-initial-H-stickpin-sp00010
Size: 62 x 13mm
Very good condition with minor scuffs on the 'H'. The clutch is a star shaped setting with a clear sparkling rhinestone in the center.
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VINTAGE ENAMEL PALE BLUE FLORAL STICK PIN
Price: S$3.00 nett
http://lemonkitscharms.com/shop/vintage-enamel-blue-flower-stickpin-sp00009
Size: 58 x 22mm
Fine condition, the clutch is not original to the pin. Enamel has some chipping as shown in the photos.
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VINTAGE RED GLASS FAUX PEARL STICK PIN
Price: S$6.00
http://lemonkitscharms.com/shop/vintage-red-glass-faux-pearl-stickpin-sp00007
Size: 10.3cm length, 45 x 8mm
Fine-good condition, the faux glass pearls have chipped coatings. The red long bead is made of glass.
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VINTAGE SILVERTONE INITIAL F STICK PIN
Price: S$6.00
http://lemonkitscharms.com/shop/vintage-initial-F-stickpin-sp00006
Size: 57mm, 12 x 10mm
Very good condition, some aging on the metal. I have given it a light polish so it is slightly cleaner than in the photos.
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VINTAGE EGGS ON ROCKS STICK PIN
Price: S$8.00
http://lemonkitscharms.com/shop/vintage-faux-pearl-rock-stickpin-sp00004
Size: 66 x 20mm excluding chain
Faux pearls nested in an oxidised-brasstone dimpled rock design. Chain and pin clutch has aging & wear, the clutch has an uneven surface. Wear on the faux pearls' coating. In fine-good condition.
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