Description: Antique scarf pin or brooch. 18k yellow gold, natural baroque pearl, jade, enamel. Most likely dates to the 1880-90's. (see below). Made in France. Unisex - Suitable for a man or a woman. Measurements: Weight is 7.6 grams. Length of cat and base is 2cm. Description : A superb and very rare antique pin in the form of a cat. The animal lies on an elongated base with rounded ends, the border echoed in black enamel. The center of the base pave set with square jade stones. The cat faces right and lies with it's long tail curved along the front side. Finely modelled detail and textured surface of gold work. The majority of the body is composed from a natural baroque pearl. During the Renaissance period, jewels incorporated natural baroque pearls and were surrounded by jewels and gold. It is therefore likely that this brooch was made during the Renaissance Revival period, circa 1880, but it is possible that it is as late as the Deco era.While the cat could be 'just a cat', it does have overtones of the sphynx and influence of the Egyptian Revival obsession of the late 19th and early 20th century. The sturdy gold pin is original to the piece, which is quite rare as usually, they are lost/damaged/replaced. Even better is the elegantly shaped Stopper of the pin, with elegantly overlapping curves. Quality of work and materials is fabulous. Items like this are extremely rare, yet as wearable and novel today as they were over 100 years ago. Marks and Metal: There are a number of hallmarks on the pin. An animal head facing right could be the whippet, horse or eagle head. It appears once alone and once on the other side of the pin between a 750 mark and a maker's mark that has a small 3-leaved clover on the right. All of these marks indicate French, 18k gold. Condition: Good with negligible wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer. . . . RETURNS: If, for any reason at all, you are not happy with the item, please get in touch with us within 2 days to discuss a return. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. We have been selling high quality genuine antiques on the internet since 1998. Buy with confidence. We are reliable as our record shows, and we guarrantee everything we sell. See our policies below. Check out my other eBay auctions! Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers Please read our TERMS & CONDITIONS below: Florida residents to pay State sales tax. RETURN POLICY: If for any reason at all you are not completely happy with your purchase, please return the item. Please ship within 2 days of receiving your item unless otherwise agreed with us. We would appreciate it if you notify us in advance, and explain the reason for the return. Please pack carefully to ensure the item reaches us in the same condition it left here and don't forget to insure and track properly. -------------- PAYMENT & SHIPPING: -------------- Any questions, just ask. We usually use UPS or USPS for domestic service and USPS express for international shipping. Domestic shipping and handling will be free. Since we are obliged to use ?signature required? on all parcels over $200.00 it might be useful to use a business address. Please check that the address we receive from PayPal is the address you wish to use. Overseas insurance may be limited by foreign post office. For any other shipping arrangements, please ask us. Buyer is responsible for knowing shipping prohibitions and restrictions in his/her country we will look them up for you if you need help. -------------- OVERSEAS: Note: -------------- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer?s responsibility. Please check with your country?s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Thank you -------------- thank you.. . . RETURNS: if, for any reason at all, you are not happy with the item, please get in touch with us within 2 days to discuss a return.
Price: 3950 USD
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-05T18:37:40.000Z
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Type: Pin
Brand: Unbranded
