Vintage Mid-Century French Hair Pin Hand-Painted Floral Celluloid Lucite U-Pin

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY FRENCH HAIR PIN — HAND-PAINTED FLORAL  Type: 2-Prong Wavy Hair Fork / Chignon Updo Pin Incised FRANCE mold mark on the reverse loop Production Era: Circa 1940s–1960s Material: Molded Faux-Tortoiseshell Celluloid / Lucite Ornamentation: Hand-painted enamel floral accents (vibrant yellow & red flowers) Use: Functional hair styling accessory or collector's vanity piece  Excellent vintage condition. The structural tines are straight and strong with optimal tension.  The plastic body shows only minor, age-appropriate surface wear.  The hand-painted floral pattern remains bright, and the  country of origin hallmark on the back is clear and perfectly readable.   A beautiful example of mid-century French plastics production (likely manufactured in the historic Oyonnax factory  region). Features a traditional wavy pin design designed to securely grip hair for an updo, French twist, top knot, or structural chignon bun.    *