Whimsical Bakelite Hat Pin, Sweater Stick sell Pin

This dark butterscotch Bakelite in a twisted/knotted design sits atop a gold-plated filigreed sell setting could be used as either a hat pin or a heavy sweater pin as the pin length is about 3 1/4 inches.

The pin shaft has some slight tarnish and wear, and the safety button is silver in colour and likely not the original, however it is secure and helpful to protect the wearer from accidental pricks.

The Bakelite measures approximately 2 1/4 inches in length and width and is about 1/4 inch thick. The length of the pin is 7 inches.