This antique dress clip is a dramatic and elegant relic of early 20th-century fashion—an era when no ensemble was complete without a touch of ornate sparkle. Cast in gold-tone metal, this clip features a sculptural leaf motif paired with faceted black glass stones, offering a rich contrast between dark glamour and botanical detail.
Likely dating to the 1930s or 1940s, the design blends Art Deco flourish with floral romanticism, making it an ideal accessory for collectors or costume historians. It’s crafted with a hinged clip backing—an iconic mechanism from vintage dress and fur clips of the time—still in functioning condition.
📏 Measurements:
Approx. 2.25" x 1.75"
🛠️ Condition Notes:
Surface wear and fading of gold-tone finish consistent with age
Minor edge wear and dings to metalwork
Clip mechanism is intact and works
One black stone may show wear or faint chipping (see photos)
🔹 Materials: Gold-tone base metal, black faceted glass stones
🔹 Era: 1930s–40s
🔹 Type: Dress clip (single, not a pair)
Add it to your vintage collection, pin it on a velvet lapel, or use it in upcycled jewelry or millinery projects. A gorgeous and hard-to-find original detail piece from the golden age of accessory design.
1930s Dress Clip – Art Deco Era
This unique accessory once graced the collars and gowns of fashionable women in the 1930s. Known for their elegance and versatility, dress clips were a staple of the Art Deco wardrobe. This piece—featuring bold black glass stones and sculpted golden leaves—carries the charm of early Hollywood glamour. May be worn, collected, or repurposed into modern designs. A piece of history, beautifully preserved.
This antique dress clip is a dramatic and elegant relic of early 20th-century fashion—an era when no ensemble was complete without a touch of ornate sparkle. Cast in gold-tone metal, this clip features a sculptural leaf motif paired with faceted black glass stones, offering a rich contrast between dark glamour and botanical detail.
Likely dating to the 1930s or 1940s, the design blends Art Deco flourish with floral romanticism, making it an ideal accessory for collectors or costume historians. It’s crafted with a hinged clip backing—an iconic mechanism from vintage dress and fur clips of the time—still in functioning condition.
📏 Measurements:
Approx. 2.25" x 1.75"
🛠️ Condition Notes:
Surface wear and fading of gold-tone finish consistent with age
Minor edge wear and dings to metalwork
Clip mechanism is intact and works
One black stone may show wear or faint chipping (see photos)
🔹 Materials: Gold-tone base metal, black faceted glass stones
🔹 Era: 1930s–40s
🔹 Type: Dress clip (single, not a pair)
Add it to your vintage collection, pin it on a velvet lapel, or use it in upcycled jewelry or millinery projects. A gorgeous and hard-to-find original detail piece from the golden age of accessory design.
1930s Dress Clip – Art Deco Era
This unique accessory once graced the collars and gowns of fashionable women in the 1930s. Known for their elegance and versatility, dress clips were a staple of the Art Deco wardrobe. This piece—featuring bold black glass stones and sculpted golden leaves—carries the charm of early Hollywood glamour. May be worn, collected, or repurposed into modern designs. A piece of history, beautifully preserved.
