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Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Hatpin C1912
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for sale €2,106     $2,286
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Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Hatpin C1912

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Bradley Gent
Description

Rare and hard to find Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons hatpin

Square shaped silver foil backed clear and frosted glass highlighted with black staining designed with four butterflies

The brass back is stamped Lalique along with the RL stamp

The condition is very good, with no damage.

The steel pin is tarnished and show signs of age as expected.

The overall length is 26cm

Introduced in 1912

Marcilhac page ref 565

Date of Manufacture

Bradley Gent has dated this Art Nouveau Lalique Hatpin to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 07185515
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Stamped block Lalique mark on the reverse: signature style used before the 1920s.
Maker's punch with initials RL: René Lalique workshop mark.
Moulded frosted glass with hand-stained recesses: typical early Lalique jewellery production.
Long steel pin showing natural oxidisation: correct length for Edwardian hat styles.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA883645
Dealers Internal Reference
1439
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Description
Rare and hard to find Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons hatpin
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Square shaped silver foil backed clear and frosted glass highlighted with black staining designed with four butterflies.
Bradley Gent

The brass back is stamped Lalique along with the RL stamp

The condition is very good, with no damage.

The steel pin is tarnished and show signs of age as expected.

The overall length is 26cm

Introduced in 1912

Marcilhac page ref 565

Date of Manufacture

Bradley Gent has dated this Art Nouveau Lalique Hatpin to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 07185515
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Stamped block Lalique mark on the reverse: signature style used before the 1920s.
Maker's punch with initials RL: René Lalique workshop mark.
Moulded frosted glass with hand-stained recesses: typical early Lalique jewellery production.
Long steel pin showing natural oxidisation: correct length for Edwardian hat styles.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA883645
Dealers Internal Ref
1439
Bradley Gent
Bradley Gent
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Specialising in rene lalique glass

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A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank.
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Archive I A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank.

Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons Hatpin C1912

Archive II A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank. View II
Archive III A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank. View III
Archive IV A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank. View IV
Archive V A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank. View V
Archive VI A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank. View VI
Archive VII A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank. View VII
Archive VIII A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank. View VIII
Archive IX A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank. View IX
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Bradley Gent

Bradley Gent
Telephone 07711 158005
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Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/bradleygent
Verified Since Jun 2020
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A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank.
Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons hatpin C1912
Ref: SA883645
A square metal hatpin head featuring a relief motif of four butterflies meeting at the centre on a long pin shank.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHatpin
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialPatinated Metal, Bronze
  • ColourWarm Bronze
  • MotifsButterfly relief, Square plaque, Patinated surface, Symmetrical design
  • SizeW 4.5 cm (2 in)

This Rene Lalique Quatre Papillons hatpin from the 1910 period is an Art Nouveau object of French Chateau design. The square plaque head features a butterfly relief motif in a symmetrical design with a patinated surface in a warm bronze colour, showing four butterflies meeting at the centre. A long pin shank extends from the back. The piece displays a brass back stamped with Lalique and the RL stamp, alongside a steel pin that is tarnished with signs of age. The square plaque measures 4.5 cm wide with an overall length of 26 cm. Items of this type are suited for display within a collection of vintage accessories or as a decorative accent piece in a home. The hatpin brings a distinct historical element to a dressing table display or a specialised textile collection, combining period metalwork with a classic Art Nouveau motif. The compact dimensions allow for simple placement in a display cabinet or a dedicated storage tray among similar antique objects.

FAQs

Art Nouveau hatpins, produced predominantly between 1890 and 1914, feature naturalistic motifs such as insects, flora, and sinuous lines, reflecting the movements emphasis on organic design.

Early 20th-century designer hatpins utilized cast bronze, silver, or patinated base metals, often set onto long metal shanks using precise period soldering techniques.

Authentic pieces exhibit refined relief detailing, accurate period marks or signatures such as R. Lalique, and patination consistent with natural aging.

Antique hatpins are frequently displayed in framed shadow boxes, positioned in specialized pin cushions, or worn as lapel accents on tailored clothing.

Clean gently using a soft microfibre cloth to preserve original surface patination, avoiding liquid polishes or abrasive chemical cleaners.
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