Early 20th century gold lion mask stickpin, with red garnet eyes and old-cut diamond within his mouth.
The lion is representative of Leo, zodiac for 23rd July - 22nd August babies.
The lion has a long history, from gods of the Egyptian pantheon, to the Nemean lion whose pelt became an invulnerable magic cloak and Daniel and the lions den. It features across Iran and Mesopotamia, in Jewish art, Buddist symbolism and Arthurian legend. The lion is the king of the beasts and if you need the help, his power, strength and courage will remind you that nothing is insurmountable. With a Leo spirit you can continue to fight the daily battles.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Date:
Circa 1920.
Length:
Length of stickpin head 1.1cms. Length of pin 5.3cms.
Condition:
Slight surface marks in keeping with wear.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
Early 20th century gold lion mask stickpin, with red garnet eyes and old-cut diamond within his mouth.
The lion is representative of Leo, zodiac for 23rd July - 22nd August babies.
The lion has a long history, from gods of the Egyptian pantheon, to the Nemean lion whose pelt became an invulnerable magic cloak and Daniel and the lions den. It features across Iran and Mesopotamia, in Jewish art, Buddist symbolism and Arthurian legend. The lion is the king of the beasts and if you need the help, his power, strength and courage will remind you that nothing is insurmountable. With a Leo spirit you can continue to fight the daily battles.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Date:
Circa 1920.
Length:
Length of stickpin head 1.1cms. Length of pin 5.3cms.
Condition:
Slight surface marks in keeping with wear.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.