14K Early Auto Horn Hatpin Multicolor By Carter Gough Co Newark Nj 1890’s

14k Early Auto Horn Hatpin multicolor by Carter Gough Co Newark NJ 1890’s. Signed with their trademark. An exceedingly rare figural hatpin by a major 19th century jewelry manufacturer. Marked 0 at top of the shaft. Unmarked for metal content. Acid assayed to determine content. Condition; very fine with very light use wear as one would expect on a 100 year+ antique. This would surely have been a special order item made for a very well off owner of a special horseless carriage. Perfect accent for the attire of a collector of fine antique automotive equipment when the lady gets dressed to ride while wearing her period costume in a prized early automobile. size; 7″ long shank, 1 1/4″ long horn 14K Early Auto Horn Hatpin Multicolor By Carter Gough Co Newark Nj 1890’s