Should I convert it?

[pickaback]

Hi all,
I bought this pin from someone who said it came from an estate of an elderly lady in a nearby town. My plan is to convert it into a barrette, but wanted to make sure that I was not destroying the value of something that might be better off left as is.
Any ideas.
Thanks.
pickaback

 

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[Vrent]

how you going to atach the barrette? glue? if so no damage just leave pin clasp too other wise go to a jeweler and ask what kind of metal and ball park value
than decide

 

[kenb]

Pickaback, leave the pin on and hot glue a barrette bottom underneath it. No damage no problem. Hot glue comes off easily and wont affect value.

kenb