Chinese Export Gilt Dragon Hat Pin
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 200 |
| Auction | Antique Tools, Advertising, Toys, Jewelry, and Ephemera |
| Date | August 12, 2026 at 10:59 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Dust Factory Auctions LLC |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
An antique hat pin, likely Chinese export, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The piece features a long steel pin topped with an ornate, gilt metal openwork finial. The spherical finial is intricately decorated with a coiling, winged dragon or mythological beast.<br><br>Chinese Export Dragon Qilin Antique Hat Pin Edwardian Gilt Metal Openwork<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.
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