Common Hatpins   Updated 1/16/2009    Unusual hatpins
	Unlike most Carnival shapes, there is little known about the provenance of hatpins. Some are found marked with the word "Geschutzt," which I am told means protected or patented in German. Czechoslovakia is also believed to have been the origin for many. Shown below are the more common patterns.

Bars and Beads. Sell in the $35 to $60 range.	Basketflower or Sunflower Basket. Has bluish iridescence: 55, 145 (both 2004), 50, 55 (both 2005), 25, 40, 55 (all 2006), 25, 50, 75 (all 2007), 45 (2008)	Basketweave. Currently selling in the $50 to $80 range.	Bee on Honeycomb. Not all are iridized. In amber: 75 (2007). Marigold, 75 (2004), 85 (2006), blue, 110 (2005), celeste, 65 (2007), sapphire blue, 140 (2006)
Belle. 115 (2003), 115, 230 (both 2006), 175 (2007)	Big Butterfly, also called Egyptian Butterfly. One of the most common. $40 to $70.	Border Path. Often called Squares and Triangles: 65 (2003), 45, 65 (both 2006), 35 (2007).	Butler's Mirror. Some call it Greek Key because of the pattern around the edge. $30 to $50 range.
Coolie Hat. When viewed from the side these look like the shapes of the traditional Chinese hat. $20 to $30.	Dimples and Brilliants A dark dimpled center surround by rhinestones: 85, 195 (both 2003), 250 (2004), 80 (2005), 55, 65, 95 (all 2006), 55 (2007)	Dogwood. There are several similar designs called Dogwood. This one has gold decoration: 125 (2002), 225 (2003), 105 (2004), 35 (2007)	Dragonflies. An intriguing design but very common. Sell between $40 and $70.
Elegance. There are two sizes, the largest 1 5/8 inch diameter. Sell for between $80 and $100.	Embroidered Circles. Named for the circular rings: 105 (2002), 90 (2003), 95 (2006).	Faceted Dome. Average availability, desirability. Sell for $40 to $65.	Faceted Oval. Rather simple design, these bring from $40 to $60.
Flower Arc. Also called Garden Path. Sells for between $50 and $70.	Flying Bat. One of the most interesting hatpins with a striking shape: 130, 225 (both 2003), 160, 200 (both 2006), 180 (2008)	Hearts and Cross. Also known as Four of Hearts: 55 (2004), 100 (2005), 40, 130 (both 2006), 40, 85 (both 2007)	Jute Braid. Sometimes called Basketweave variant: 85 (2001), 90 (2002), 275 (2003)
Leaf and Veil. A highly desirable hatpin, these often bring between $600 and $750 although I've seen them sell for as little as $75.	Moire Beetle. Sometimes called Moire Taffeta or Moire Beetle. Moire is pronounced "mor-ray." Sell in the $30 to $50 range.	Owl. Very desirable. Blue, 1,600 (2002) Green, 1,100 (1994) Lavender, 1,100-1,300 Lime green, 1,600 (2001) Marigold, 2,100 (1995) Purple, 2,000 (2003), 1,100 (2004)	Penstar. Usually with this attractive blue iridescence. Recently have been selling for $70 to $100; a large example sold at auction in 2004 for $200 and another one in 2005 for $150. In 2007, one brought $140.
Rooster. Found in a variety of colors and paint themes. Not all will be iridized. Amber, 35-60 Amethyst, 35 (2001) Aqua, 55 (2004) Blue, 30-60.	Celeste blue, 50-90 Ice blue, 95 (2001) Lavender, 30-50 Red, 40-80 Teal, 100 (2003), 38 (2006), 85 (2007) White, 35-60.	Piazza. A rather busy design that brings $225 to $400 at auction.	Scarab Shell. Blue, 425 (1996), 675 (2006) Dark, 450 (2007) Green, 450 (1995) Lavender, 1,000 (1995)
Six Plums. Also known as Cattails. A common pin. Some iridized over all, some iridized on the plums, some on other parts. $40 to $60.	Spiral Dance. Similar to may other faceted hatpins; this one has the facets arranged in a spiral. They bring $40 to $70.	Star Center. Two sizes known. Of questionable age. One sold at live auction in 2006 for $75.	Star of David and Baguettes. Not too often seen, $205 (2001), $250 (2003).
Strawberry. A desirable pattern usually seen in green. One of these brought $750 in 2003; another $325 in 2006. Amber sell for $250 to $350.	Stylized Scarab. Found in amethyst and green. Either color sells for between $100 and $200.	Sunflower. The design looks more like a daisy than a sunflower. It is only known in white and brings from $70 to $90.	Sun's Up. A rooster crowing as the sun rises. Found in mostly in lavender for $100 to $200. A purple example sold in 2003 for $350.
Throw Pillow. A large indentation in the center. Throw Pillow hatpins sell in the $40 to $60 range.	Top O' The Morning. Referred alternately as Pheasant (which is what the bird seems to be). Worth $70 to $125.	Triad. A good pin for starting a collection. Triad sells for $30 to $50.	Tufted Throw Pillow. Readily available and a must for every collection. Sells at auction for between $70 and $100.
Turban. A relatively common hatpin that sells in the $60 to $90 range.	Two Flowers. This design is one of several that are called Two Flowers. Usually sell in the $100 to $150 range.	Veiling. Sometimes called Veiling and Beads. It usually brings $50 to $90 at auction.	Waves. A fine wave pattern covers this pin. Most often seen in chocolate glass. Blue, 315 (1998); Chocolate, 50-80; Green, 475 (1997), 120 (2001); Opaque blue, 275 (1995); Opaque green, 200 (1995)

There are many hatpins that are not flat but bulbous and hollow. The three shown here are, from the left, Diamond Sphere, Bullet, and Oval Sphere. Diamond Sphere sell for between $100 and $200, Bullet for between $90 and $150, and Oval Sphere for for between $60 and $90.