Bars and Beads. Sell in the $35 to $60 range. A lavander example brought $90 in 2011 as did a dark example in 2016. In 2017 a dark example sold for $60. |
Basketflower or Sunflower Basket. Has bluish iridescence: 40, 45 (both 2011), 25, 40, 55, 85 (all 2012), 55, 75 (both 2014), 55 (2015), 75, 80 (both 2016), 35 (2017)
| Basketweave. Currently selling in the $50 to $80 range, though one brought $125 in 2015 and one sold for $185 in 2016.
| 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), blue, $75 (2010)
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Belle. $115, $230 (both 2006), $175 (2007), $130 (2012), $185 (2013), $225 (2017) |
Big Butterfly, also called Egyptian Butterfly. One of the most common. $20 to $40.
| Border Path. Often called Squares and Triangles: $35 (2007), $75 (2011), $50 (2013), $55 (2014), $120 (2015), $55 (2016), $80 (2017)
| Butler's Mirror. Some call it Greek Key because of the pattern around the edge. Two sold for $25 and $75 in 2016.
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Coolie Hat. When viewed from the side these look like the shapes of the traditional Chinese hats. $20 to $40. |
Dimples and Brilliants. A dark dimpled center surrounded by rhinestones: $55 (2007), $55 (2011), $40 (2012), $65, $100 (2015), $95 (2016).
| Dogwood. There are several similar designs called Dogwood. This one has gold decoration: $35 (2007), $95 (2010), $190 (2014), $200 (2015).
| Dragonflies. An intriguing design but very common. Sell for between $25 and $50.
Hartung Book Eight: Bumblebees
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Elegance. There are two sizes, the largest 1 5/8 inch diameter. $70 (2010), $45 (2012), $100 (2014), $30, $200 (2015). |
Embroidered Circles. Named for the circular rings: $90 (2003), $95 (2006), $140 (2014).
| Faceted Dome. Average availability, desirability. Two sold for $15 and $30 in 2012.
| Faceted Oval. Rather simple design; one sold for $45 in 2003, another for $75 in 2006. One listed as milk glass sold in $40 in 2007. In 2017 one sold for $40.
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Flower Arc. Also called Garden Path. Examples sold for $45 in 2012, $60 in 2013 and $65 in 2014. One brought $70 in 2015 and others $35, $125, and $130 in 2016. In 2017 two sold for $70 and $110. |
Flying Bat. One of the most interesting hatpins with a striking shape: $110, $140, $165, $250 (all 2013), $130, $145, $275 (all 2015). $65, $120, $160, $175 (all 2016). $95, $150, $225 (all 2017)
Hartung Book 8: Flying Bat
| Hearts and Cross. Also known as Four of Hearts: $110 (2011), $35 (2012), $50 (2013), $85 (2014), $190 (2016), $110 (2017), $70 (2020)
| Jute Braid. Sometimes called Basketweave variant: $85 (2001), $90 (2002), $275 (2003)
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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 TaffetaMoire is pronounced "mor-ray." Sell in the $25 to $40 range.
| Golden Owl. Very desirable. Blue, $1,600 (2002) Green, $1,100 (1994), $1,200 (2013), Lavender, $900-$1,200, Lime green, $1,600 (2001), Marigold, $2,100 (1995), Purple, $1,100 (2004 & 2012); $365 (2016). Known in amber.
| Penstar. Usually with this attractive blue iridescence. In 2007, one brought $140; in 2014 one sold for $130, and in 2015 another sold for $110.
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Piazza. A rather busy design that brings $225 to $400 at auction.
| Rooster. Found in a variety of colors and paint themes. Not all will be iridized. Amber, $15-$30 Amethyst, $35 (2001), $50 (2015) Aqua, $55 (2004) Blue, $15-$30, Celeste blue, $30-$50 |
Green, black trim, $35 (2014), $25 (2017), Green, red comb, $35 (2011) Ice blue, $95 (2001) Lavender, $15-$30 Red, $40-$70 Teal, $85 (2007), $110 (2012) White, $35-$60.
| Scarab Shell. Amber, $375 (2009), $225 (2016) Blue, $425 (1996), $675 (2006), $300 (2016), $250 (2017). Dark, $275 (2010), $250 (2012) Green, $450 (1995), 400 (2016), $90 (2017). Lavender, $1,000 (1995), $375 (2010)
Hartung Book Seven: Beetle Hatpin
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Six Plums. Also known as Cattails. A common pin. Some iridized over all, some iridized on the plums, some on other parts. $20 to $40. |
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 2012 for $25, one in 2013 for $95, and one in 2014 for $105. In 2017 2 sold for $160 and $350.
| Star of David and Baguettes. Not too often seen, $205 (2001), $250 (2003), $300 (2017).
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Strawberry. A desirable pattern usually seen in green. One of these brought $750 in 2003; another $325 in 2006; another for $375 in 2014. In 2017 one sold for $675. Amber sell for $200 to $350. |
Stylized Scarab. Found in amethyst and green. Either color sells for between $80 and $150.
| Sunflower. The design looks more like a daisy than a sunflower. It is only known in white and brings from $60 to $80.
| Sun's Up. A rooster crowing as the sun rises. Found in mostly in lavender for $90 to $170. A purple example sold in 2003 for $350 and another one in 2010 for $100. In 2017 a dark example brough $150.
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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). Only known in purple. Sell for $25 to $50.
| Triad. A good pin for starting a collection. Dark Triad sell for $50 to $70. A moonstone example brought $160 in 2012.
| Tufted Throw Pillow. Readily available and a must for every collection. Sell at auction for between $30 and $50.
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Turban. A relatively common hatpin that sell in the $30 to $50 range though one brought $150 in 2016. |
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 $40 to $60 at auction.
| Waves. A fine wave pattern covers this pin. Most often seen in chocolate glass. Blue, $315 (1998), $190 (2017); Chocolate, $40-$70; Green, $475 (1997), $120 (2001); Opaque blue, $275 (1995); Opaque green, $200 (1995), $160 (2017), Listed as dark, $130 (2017) | | | | | | | | | | |