Antique French Metal Lyre Pins

 
Antique, lightweight pressed-metal decorative lyre pins from a long-closed-down Chapellerie in Normandy. Each lyre pin measures 1.5" x .50". Antique French lyre pins are decorative jewelry or collectible badges, often featuring the ancient musical instrument. These are simple pressed metal lyres made for hats, serving as fashion accessories, music awards, or souvenir memorabilia, varying in style from Neo-Classical to Art Nouveau.  They can also be used as brooches and pendants. Some discoloration and light rusting can be expected.