Arsenic and Old Lace Antique Celluloid Hat Feather Necklace

Description

A shiny black vintage celluloid hat feather that would have once adorned a fabulous chapeau is now a necklace on gunmetal chain. This spectacular paisley feather trimming in celluloid was purchased a generation ago from a trimming store that has been around for over 60 years, that still stocks early and mid 20th century trimmings. They were made in France, where some of the most special embellishments for the millinery business originated.

Celluloid was one of the first plastics to be widely used and was originally developed in England in the 1850s. It was a very popular material for jewelry in the 1890s and 1920-1930s.

This example is a shiny flat black celluloid cutout, beautiful in its design. It's flexible, and for durability I have put two together and attached them to a lightweight gunmetal chain with a silver plated pretty toggle clasp. The necklace measures 20 inches, chain and pendant span included.

Size of paisley piece: 4.5 inches long by just under 2 inches wide.

This trimming is sturdy but also brittle, and requires gentle handling. As it is antique, the surface shows some age, but it is in remarkable shape. It should be stored away from anything that can scratch it or cause it to break. It can be damaged by moisture, temperature extremes, or chemicals.

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Added on Nov 02, 2009

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Canada	$3.25 USD	$3.00 USD
United Kingdom	$4.00 USD	$3.00 USD
Everywhere Else	$5.00 USD	$3.00 USD

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