Antique ornamental metal hair pin rose Because they are handmade and

Because they are handmade and hand painted in Spain by some of the world's greatest porcelain artisans (or so the website tells me)

Heavy yet feminine at the same time

The figurines feature painted porcelain or bisque ceramic construction

this ceramic chimney funnel features a chef figure with a painted face and a hat marked "THE SERVEX CHEF"

and they often had enamel

Antique ornamental metal hair pin rose Because they are handmade andAntique ornamental hair pin Design: The piece features an intricate floral motif at the top, possibly representing peonies or chrysanthemums, housed in a vase like structure. To sit protruding from the back of a high style hair design. Material: The handle appears to be constructed of gold plated brass, given its similarity to other ornate dressing accessories of the era. Type: It strongly resembles decorative hair ornaments from the Qing Dynasty, or