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• Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
• Maker: Crisford & Norris
• Year of Manufacture: 1905
• Region of Origin: Birmingham, England
• Style: Edwardian / Scottish Art NouveauUp for sale is a beautiful, authentic Edwardian sterling silver Scottish Thistle hatpin / stickpin stand made by the highly collectible silversmiths Crisford & Norris. This elegant novelty piece features a detailed open-work frame designed to hold long hatpins, a central stalk topped with a faceted amber/citrine-colored glass gemstone, and a round weighted base with its original blue velvet cushion.The base is clearly stamped with a full set of crisp, matching British hallmarks:
• Maker\'s Mark: \"C&N\" (Crisford & Norris)
• Purity Mark: Lion Passant (Guarantees .925 Solid Sterling Silver)
• Town Mark: Anchor (Birmingham Assay Office)
• Date Letter: Lowercase \"f\" (Dating the piece precisely to 1905)Condition Report:
The silver base, thistle structure, and glass finial are in good antique condition with no major dings or deep scratches. The silver retains a beautiful historic patina and has been left unpolished to preserve its value for the buyer. The original blue velvet cushion shows notable wear, fraying, and matting at the center where the stem connects (please see close-up photos for exact details). This is a wonderful, genuine crossover piece for collectors of Edwardian novelty silver, Scottish thistle motifs, or antique vanity items.Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Feel free to reach out with any questions before purchasing! Shipping includes secure packaging and tracking. I wont attempt to clean it or touch it to do it age. This will be shipped with insurance. This is definitely an eye-catching piece into every collector out there. 
