Late Victorian black opium poppy stickpin, comprising an old-cut diamond, within a textured gold stamen and onyx petal surround.
Black flowers can signify power, mystery and farewells. A single black flower with a gift can be a powerful gesture, adding a touch of mystery and intrigue.
Poppies have been cultivated for use in medicines, drugs and food for millennia. Many of the drugs extracted are sedatives which is why poppies are known as symbols of sleep, peace and death or eternal sleep.
Perfect for someone you know that needs a decent nights sleep, or someone that embodies the night.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked for maker or metal.
Date:
Late Victorian.
Length:
Length of stickpin head 1.3cms.
Length of pin 5.4cms.
Condition:
Generally very good. Minor frits to the onyx.
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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.
Late Victorian black opium poppy stickpin, comprising an old-cut diamond, within a textured gold stamen and onyx petal surround.
Black flowers can signify power, mystery and farewells. A single black flower with a gift can be a powerful gesture, adding a touch of mystery and intrigue.
Poppies have been cultivated for use in medicines, drugs and food for millennia. Many of the drugs extracted are sedatives which is why poppies are known as symbols of sleep, peace and death or eternal sleep.
Perfect for someone you know that needs a decent nights sleep, or someone that embodies the night.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked for maker or metal.
Date:
Late Victorian.
Length:
Length of stickpin head 1.3cms.
Length of pin 5.4cms.
Condition:
Generally very good. Minor frits to the onyx.
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.