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Frederick James Partridge (1877-1942) Guild of Handicraft Serpent Hair Pin.

Silver Plique-à-jour enamel Opal.

W  6.50 cm (2.56 in)  |  L  22.00 cm (8.66 in).

Origin: British, circa 1900.

Case: Fitted Case.

Condition: Very good.

A wonderful serpent hair pin by Fred Partridge. The silver base unscrews to facilitate fitting. 

Literature: 
Serpentina - Snake Jewellery from around the World, Fritz Falk, 2011, illustrated pl.143. 
The Art Workers' Quarterly, July 1904, pl. no. 2.
Silver Jewelry Designs, Nancy N. Schiffer, 1996, illustrated p.49.
Jewelry & Metalwork in the Arts & Crafts Tradition, Elyse Zorn Karlin, 1993, p.87.
The Guild of Handicraft Limited, Silversmiths & Jewellers by Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen, p.78

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1193
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