Looks to small to be a hat pin. Hat pins didn't come with a cover on the point because in the Old West they could transform as weapons if a Lady needed something fast. Looks like it might be a stick pin like what was worn on blouses. It's beautiful though.
My friend made me quite a few of these. They are too long and big to be a stuck pin for a blouse. I think they are supposed to look like the old hat pins to place in the old glass holder. The beads are too new to be considered old.
Thanks so much for the input ladies! I guess the estate sale dealer was misinformed. Any suggestions how I should re-word the listing to be accurate in my offering?
Of you're not ever sure of how to list something it's OK to put a general description and say you're not sure so bid as you see. People will always be nice enough to help you out. :-)