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A Rare Hallmarked Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Glass Hair Slide
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A Rare Hallmarked Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Glass Hair Slide

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Aion Jewellery
Description

A rare item of Edwardian jewellery. This lovely piece is a hallmarked silver hair slide. The body is pierced and engraved with stipple details and features a central design of an amethyst glass thistle. A gorgeous and unusual piece from the age of elegance, the back is fastened with a hinged pin grip. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses.

Date :- Birmingham 1907.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Pearce & Thompson.

Height :- 2 cm.

Width :- 4.3 cm. (widest point).

Depth :- 0.4 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Aion Jewellery has dated this Edwardian Silver Hair Slide to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4.3cm (1.69")
Depth
0.4cm (0.16")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245186
Dealers Internal Reference
AJ86
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Description
A rare item of Edwardian jewellery. This lovely piece is a hallmarked silver hair slide.
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The body is pierced and engraved with stipple details and features a central design of an amethyst glass thistle.
Aion Jewellery

A gorgeous and unusual piece from the age of elegance, the back is fastened with a hinged pin grip. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver hair slide featuring an engraved scrollwork border and a central Scottish thistle motif set with a faceted purple amethyst glass stone.
fig 1. A Rare Hallmarked Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Glass Hair Slide

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or losses.

Date :- Birmingham 1907.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Pearce & Thompson.

Height :- 2 cm.

Width :- 4.3 cm. (widest point).

Depth :- 0.4 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Aion Jewellery has dated this Edwardian Silver Hair Slide to the Edwardian era.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4.3cm (1.69")
Depth
0.4cm (0.16")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245186
Dealers Internal Ref
AJ86
Aion Jewellery
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An Edwardian sterling silver hair slide featuring an engraved scrollwork border and a central Scottish thistle motif set with a faceted purple amethyst glass stone.
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver hair slide featuring an engraved scrollwork border and a central Scottish thistle motif set with a faceted purple amethyst glass stone.

A Rare Hallmarked Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Glass Hair Slide

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver hair slide featuring an engraved scrollwork border and a central Scottish thistle motif set with a faceted purple amethyst glass stone. View II
Archive III An Edwardian sterling silver hair slide featuring an engraved scrollwork border and a central Scottish thistle motif set with a faceted purple amethyst glass stone. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian sterling silver hair slide featuring an engraved scrollwork border and a central Scottish thistle motif set with a faceted purple amethyst glass stone. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian sterling silver hair slide featuring an engraved scrollwork border and a central Scottish thistle motif set with a faceted purple amethyst glass stone. View V
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An Edwardian sterling silver hair slide featuring an engraved scrollwork border and a central Scottish thistle motif set with a faceted purple amethyst glass stone.
A Rare Hallmarked Edwardian Silver & Amethyst Glass Hair Slide
Ref: SA1245186
An Edwardian sterling silver hair slide featuring an engraved scrollwork border and a central Scottish thistle motif set with a faceted purple amethyst glass stone.
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  • ObjectHair Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Amethyst Glass
  • ColourSilver, Purple
  • MotifsThistle motif, Engraved leaves, Pierced scrollwork, Faceted purple glass
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 4.3 cm (2 in) x D 0.4 cm (0 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver hair slide belongs to the Edwardian period. The piece has a silver and purple colour scheme with a polished silver body and a faceted purple amethyst glass stone. The body of the hair slide is pierced and engraved with scrollwork, stipple details and leaf motifs surrounding a central Scottish thistle design, and the back has a hinged pin grip fastening. The item measures 2 cm high, 4.3 cm wide and 0.4 cm deep. Items of this type function as hair accessories to secure locks in place during formal or everyday dressing. The compact dimensions allow for simple attachment to various hair updos or garments. Collectors and wearers alike find practical use for this decorative accessory in traditional or contemporary wardrobes, bringing a touch of period style to modern outfits without dominating the overall ensemble.

FAQs

Edwardian jewellery from the early 20th century is recognised for light, openwork metal motifs, delicate scrollwork, and naturalistic shapes. Motifs often drew inspiration from flora and national emblems, combining silver or platinum with faceted coloured glass or gemstones.

Hair slides from this period were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring hand-engraved details and pierced scrollwork. Decorative focal points frequently incorporated paste, faceted coloured glass, or semi-precious stones such as amethysts.

Authentic British silver pieces feature official assay hallmarks, including a purity mark such as the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Construction methods like hand-engraved foliage and period-correct pin mechanisms also indicate authenticity.

An antique silver hair slide can be positioned above a low chignon, fastened into a French twist, or used to secure a half-up hairstyle. It acts as an ornamental accent for both formal occasions and modern evening wear.

Clean silver components using a soft microfibre cloth designed for silver polishing to remove light tarnish. Avoid submerging glass stones in harsh liquids or chemical cleaners, and store the item in a dry, lined box away from direct moisture and hairsprays.
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