Scarf Slide- Waterbird Abalone Shell

Waterbird Motif Scarf Slide with Abalone Accent

This stamped Scarf Slide- Waterbird Abalone Shell is sure to become one of your favorite accessories!  The crafter made this slide with German Silver in the shape of a Waterbird.  He added stamped detail accents on the waterbird and inserted a 1 inch long Abalone shell inset in the center.  On the back the crafter stamped RI.   The slide measures 3.5″ long x 2.5″ wide.   A previous owner wore this Slide but it remains in very good, usable condition.

Scarf slides are also known as scarf rings or scarf holders.  They are a decorative accessory you can use to hold your scarf in place. Simple thread your scarf through opening and position it at the desired spot.

One of a Kind.

German silver scarf slides trace their history to 18th‑century Europe, where metalworkers developed nickel silver for bright, durable ornamentation. By the 19th century, the alloy appeared in jewelry, buckles, and small fittings, which helped establish its role in modern accessories. Scarf slides gained popularity in the early 20th century, especially in Scouting, because metal versions offered strength and easy engraving. As German silver moved through trade networks, Native American artisans adopted the alloy for regalia and created scarf slides, conchos, and pins with stamped cultural motifs. Today, German silver scarf slides blend European metallurgy with Indigenous artistry to produce functional pieces rooted in long craft traditions.

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