Victorian gold stickpin depicting a gorgeous, well modelled and textured squirrel, sitting upon a branch, holding a seed pearl.
Squirrels represent playfulness and joy alongside wisdom, foresight and adaptability.
Often considered a ‘changer’ as it returns to the locations is knows, only to find that someone else has pilfered his nuts and so we, like the squirrel, must adapt to unexpected changes in life.
Marks:
Stamped ‘18’ to reverse of the squirrel. Stamped ‘15’ to pin.
Date:
Late Victorian.
Length:
Length of stickpin head 1.4cms. Length of pin 5.5cms.
Condition:
Generally good, general slight discolourations and small marks in keeping with wear.
Seed pearl untested for natural origin.
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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.
Victorian gold stickpin depicting a gorgeous, well modelled and textured squirrel, sitting upon a branch, holding a seed pearl.
Squirrels represent playfulness and joy alongside wisdom, foresight and adaptability.
Often considered a ‘changer’ as it returns to the locations is knows, only to find that someone else has pilfered his nuts and so we, like the squirrel, must adapt to unexpected changes in life.
Marks:
Stamped ‘18’ to reverse of the squirrel. Stamped ‘15’ to pin.
Date:
Late Victorian.
Length:
Length of stickpin head 1.4cms. Length of pin 5.5cms.
Condition:
Generally good, general slight discolourations and small marks in keeping with wear.
Seed pearl untested for natural origin.
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.