This stickpin was originally worn in a man’s cravat, the predecessor of the necktie. Its 14k yellow gold top is shaped like a chimera with a lion’s head and the tail of a fish, which is holding a cabochon-cut synthetic ruby in its mouth. Its eye is set with a tiny green gemstone, which is likely an emerald but which is too small to identify with certainty. The pin is made from metal.
Not pictured is a little stopper, which I will include with your purchase to ensure you can wear the pin safely and securely!
Feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss having this pin converted into a pendant for a small additional fee.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 65 mm long: the chimera measures 14 x 10 mm.
Weight: 2.80 grams
Age: 19th Century, circa 1890s.
Material: Hallmarked for 14k gold.
Condition: In good antique condition with only minor signs of wear, consistent with age.
Please note that the antique box is for display purposes. This shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import duties.
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