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I just bought this today for $2.00 at an estate sale!! Absolutely gorgeous detailing on both sides of the clip. I'm assuming it's a hair clip but I wouldn't want to wear it since it's really heavy and would probably give someone a headache if they had to wear it all day! There are no maker marks. I'm wondering if anyone has seen anything like this? What year would it be from and who would've made it? Very interesting piece, I think I'll hang on to it for a while!
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This looks like a great find.... I LOVE estate sales... People always sell what they consider trash, but are usually awesome things like this.
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I think if it's heavy it will be a "letter clip"
It never fails to amaze me that the loose change in one's pocket could be enough to bring a treasure like this home and add it to their collection. My hat off to you, dear.