Antique Hatpin Lovely Brass Crane Flies to Bring You Prosperity. Superb Example

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Antique Hatpin
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Antique Hatpin Lovely Brass Crane Flies to Bring You Prosperity. Superb Example
No dents, cracks, chips or glue.
Cranes are known to mate for life. Their elaborate ‘crane dances’ have inspired art, dancers, and choreographers. In Egypt, the double-headed crane symbol denotes prosperity. Aristotle wrote about this bird that it always held a stone in its mouth so that if it fell asleep and the stone would fall down, the bird would wake. Crane symbolism came to be linked with vigilance.
In China, the crane stood for prosperity and was even considered the messenger bird of the Gods. Vases decorated with crane motifs were even gifted as a sign of richness, longevity, good health, and prosperity.
No marks observed.
Overall, excellent condition.
Date: late 1800s to early 1900s..
Total Hatpin Length: 10 1/4"   Diameter: 2".
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