An attractive 15ct gold tie pin with a small carved shell cameo of a classical head. It was made circa 1870. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An attractive round 15ct gold tiepin set with a small rose diamond. It was made around 1880 and has applied gold wire work. This is called "Etruscan Revival" as it copied the ancient Etruscan jewellery techniques. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A pretty tie pin with an oval piece of coral surrounded by nine rose diamonds. Coral is traditionally believed to bring you luck and good fortune. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

This rose diamond tie pin is a smart and simple design. It was made circa 1920. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual pair of 18ct gold Art Deco cufflinks. The platinum top has a typical 1920s striped design and it has then been hammered to give a cell effect. The well matched sapphires are cut "en cabochon" to complete the look.}

A good looking 15ct gold Victorian tie pin set with a rectangular cut ruby. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

These cufflinks are really striking. The diamond set foxes heads with small ruby eyes are well modelled and are gold and silver fronted. They would make an ideal present for a huntsman.}

A good pair of 18ct gold naval flag cufflinks that were made by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd. The company was established in 1880 in Regent Street, a fashionable part of London, and made many decorative pieces. In 1914 their advertisement read "Jewellers, silversmiths, diamond merchants, watch and clock makers. Specialities: diamond and gem jewellery, presentation plate, antique silver, military mess plate and trophies, watches, clocks, chronometers, dressing bags, etc" These cufflinks were probably a private commission as the flags letters are LFM, possibly a monogram, and were made circa 1900-1920.}

A rare pair of 18ct gold and enamel cufflinks that are a good example of what was produced by the firm Benzie based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. They were made circa 1880. Benzies was founded in 1862 by Mr Simpson Benzie. The firm made all sorts of good quality jewellery including tie pins and brooches that were nautical related. The red flag was the flag for the Royal Victoria yacht club. The enamel is much whiter than in the photographs which make it look quite pink!}

A lovely pair of 15ct gold cufflinks set with four different gem stones: pink tourmaline, fire opal, aquamarine and a peridot. The sides are engraved with leaves and flowers. They were made circa 1910.}

An attractive pair of rectangular cufflinks with canted corners. They have been finely enamelled in black to emphasise the shape and reflect the Art Deco geometric fashion. They were made in the 1920s in America.}

A good and unusual 18ct gold model of a female griffin with a rose diamond in her mouth. It was made in France circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A lovely circular tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910. It is set with sapphires and diamonds. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A smart 18ct gold tie pin set with an oval banded sardonyx. Around it is a key design in black enamel. On the reverse is a tiny locket section. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual and smart pair of early Victorian cufflinks which are 15ct gold and set with carved sardonyx which has been cut through the banded agate to give the layered colour effect.}

An 18ct gold tie pin set with a banded sardonyx. The trick was when carving the onyx bead to get the white band equal all the way round! There are four concentric bands of black enamel around it. This pin was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

These cufflinks are fantastic quality and a good weight. They were made in Birmingham in 1890. The engraving of ferns and flowers is very crisp and they are in excellent condition.}

A rare pair of Art Nouveau 14ct gold cufflinks. They are fine models of a jaguar's head. His mouth is open and is set with a diamond. His eyes are cabochon rubies. They were made in America circa 1910.}

A good pair of heavy 18ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1920. They are double sided and joined by a dog clip so they can easily be put on. They have smart striped white bands of enamel on each link.}

A smart pair of 18ct gold cufflinks set with four diamonds. The green translucent enamel reveals an engraved design in the gold beneath. There is a narrow border of white enamel. They are in very good condition and were made circa 1900-1910.}

A rather extraordinary pair of 15ct gold cufflinks that were made in 1907. On one side is written Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society Inst 1767 Rf. Con 1895. The other side is a crest with an elephant over a shield with the motto "Supera Moras" which translates "Overcome delays". They are enamelled with the Official blazon Arms For Bolton, Lancashire which are : Gules two Bendlets or a Shuttle with weft pendent between an Arrow point upwards and a Mule Spinning Spindle in chief palewise all of the last and an escutcheon in base of the second thereon a Rose of the first barbed and seeded proper. The crest : Upon a Rocky Moor an Elephant statant proper on its back a Castle Or and thereon a Rose as in the Arms the trapping per pale Gules and Vert and charged with a Mitre also Or. Supporters : On either side a Lion Sable gorged with a Wreath Argent and Sable each supporting a Staff Or flying therefrom a Banner that on the dexter Vair Or and Gules that on the sinister Argent on a Bend Azure three Stags' Heads caboshed Or. The arms were first granted on June 5, 1890. The arrows are symbols for the famous archers of Bolton. The shuttle stands for the weaving industry and the spindle commemorates the invention of the mule by Samual Crompton, a native of Bolton. The small shield shows the rose of Lancaster. The elephant is derived from the arms of Coventry, and recalls that Bolton historically belonged to the diocese of Mercia, of which Coventry was the seat. The saddle of the elephant shows a mitre for the bishops. The elephant stands on moorland to suggest the towns old name "Bolton-super-Moras" or "Bolton on the Moors". The two black lions are derived from the arms of Flanders (Vlaanderen). Most of the workers in the weaving industry in late medieval times were originally from Vlaanderen, and were of great importance for the development of the city. Like the crest the motto "Supera Moras" refers to the town's old name. Engraved on the reverse is "To Colonel Geo. Hesketh}

An original pair of 15ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1720-1760. They are set with four smoky quartz faceted stones. The stones have been foiled at the back to add translucency. They are rare and in wonderful condition.}

A smart tie pin set with an oval natural pearl. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A rare 9ct gold tie pin featuring a dirk set with three citrines for the thistles. The gold has been beautifully engraved above and below the three thistles. I have never come across a tie pin like this before, although I have had many brooches. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A charming tie pin of a duckling paddling along! He is set with rose diamonds and has a yellow and green enamelled head and feet with a red enamelled eye. This pin was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A very smart cufflinks, buttons and studs set in their original case. They were made circa 1920-1930 in the geometric style that was so typical of the Art Deco period. They are 18ct white gold with octagonal mother of pearl inserts set with a diamond in the centre and on each corner of every piece. They would make an ideal gift.}

A lovely 15ct gold pair of heart shaped cufflinks that were made circa 1900-1910. Each heart is set with a ruby which in turn is inset to a mother of pearl heart shaped plaque that is carved to look like a bottom! They would make a most unusual gift.}

A smart pair of 9ct gold oval cufflinks that were made in 1929 in Birmingham. They have very fine engine turned decoration. Engine Turning, or Guilloché, is a form of decorative engraving that is accomplished with the assistance of an engine. Its origins are rooted in the 18th century when jewellers modified ornamental lathes, or rose engines, to cut metal using a fixed cutter. They are a nice weight too.}

A good pair of 14ct gold cufflinks that were made in the 1920-1940 period. Each link is set with a dome shaped moonstone. Since earliest times, the moonstone has been a tangible connection to the magic of the moon. Our ties to the moon are strong. As it waxes and wanes, it creates the tides and rhythms of our mother, Earth, and influences our behaviours, emotions and spiritual growth. It is also an amulet of protection for travellers, a gift of lovers for passion, a channel for prophecy, and a path to wisdom. The moonstone has been used in jewellery for nearly two thousand years. It has always been a sacred stone in India with a special significance for lovers, and is a traditional wedding gift there. It was a popular choice for jewellers in the Art Nouveau period, and in Europe was believed to reconcile estranged lovers and to cure sleeplessness! So a lot to think about when viewing these lovely stones!}

A good set of 18ct gold dress buttons in their original case, retailed by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths company circa 1900-1920. They have been enamelled in green enamel and have mother of pearl centres with a gold criss cross button motif.}

An unusual pair of 18ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1860-1880. Each cufflink is set with a cabochon garnet with a small rose diamond in the centre. Around the garnets are coiled snakes. This literally meant "Eternal love". They would make a wonderful wedding present to a future husband.}

A pair of oval silver cufflinks with engraving to one side on each one. They would be a good present for a young man!}

An attractive 15ct gold circular tie pin set with small rose diamonds and a natural split pearl. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A beautiful pair of Art Nouveau 14ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1900-1910. They were imported in to Austria as the import marks show. They are set with four cabochon rubies within a swirling wave design. They are unusual and rare of their type.}

An attractive open work tie pin that has been set with a cabochon opal. It is two colour 15ct gold and was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A smart 15ct gold tie pin in a circular garter design, and set with natural split pearls with small rose diamonds. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A beautiful reverse intaglio rock crystal tiepin of a horse and jockey. A reverse crystal intaglio is a rock crystal cabochon with an intaglio carved into the flat back. The intaglio was also painted realistically with oils so, that when viewed through the top, the image appears three-dimensional. Finally, the back was sealed in order to preserve the painted areas. The technique originated in Belgium c. 1860 and is attributed to an artist named Emile Marius Pradier. This technique was also practiced in England by Thomas Cook and his descendants who made crystals for Lambeth & Co. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil or Madagascar. A well-formed cabochon is the key to a beautifully made reverse intaglio and the tedious process of hand polishing it to perfection had to be completed before the design work could begin. A watercolour of the image was painted on the underside of the cabochon and an oil and diamond dust mixture was used along with up to 250 scribing tools to carve the design into the interior of the crystal “…the deeper the carving the more pronounced trompe l’oeil effect.” Once the carving was established the painting process began with extremely fine brushes and paint working in reverse to create incredibly detailed images. The motifs most commonly found are sporting themes – horses, dogs, foxes and birds. This relatively secret process passed through family members, so keeping it exclusive and expectations of quality were very high. They remained in fashion until poorly made glass and plastic imitations flooded the market c. 1920s. This tie pin is a superb example of the art and is mounted in 18ct gold with a decorative border. The crystal is backed with mother of pearl.}

An attractive gold tie pin set with a cabochon ruby and three oval shaped cabochon opals. It was made circa 1900-1910. Opal is the birthstone for the month of October. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A smart set of cufflinks and studs. They are 18ct gold with a decorated laurel leaf platinum edge. The centres are mother of pearl with cabochon sapphires. They are in the original Morocco leather case with silk interior and the name "Heurgon. 15 Rue Royale. Paris" printed in gold. They would have been originally sold in the 1920s.}

An unusual pair of 18ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1960. They are composed of carved smoky quartz with a cabochon sapphire in each one. A very smart look.}

A smart pair of 9ct gold cufflinks that were made in Birmingham in 1922. They have engine turned decoration. Engine turning is the mechanical engraving of an intricate and repetitive pattern onto an underlying surface, often metal, using an engine turning machine. The machines were first used in the sixteenth century on soft materials such as ivory and wood, before being used on metals such as gold and silver in the eighteenth century. These cufflinks are a good example of this process which was commonly used in the 1920s.}

A 15ct gold tie with a burgee for the Royal Yacht club. In Yacht clubs members may fly their club's burgee while under way and at anchor, day or night. This is a finely enamelled example that was made circa 1900-1910 and would be ideal for a member today! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A good pair of 15ct gold Victorian cufflinks. They are set with four large cabochon garnets . They are foiled at the back which gives them luminosity. The Provenance says that they were gifted to the family by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Brunel was an English mechanical and civil engineer who is considered one of the 19th century engineering giants and one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution. He changed the face of the English landscape with his groundbreaking designs and ingenious constructions. Brunel built dockyards, the Great Western Railway, a series of steamships including the first propeller-driven transatlantic steamship, and numerous important bridges and tunnels. His designs revolutionised public transport and modern engineering. These cufflinks date from around 1840-1860.}

An unusual pair of 9ct gold cufflinks with three engraved three leaf clovers on all four sides. The clover, called a "shamrock" in Ireland is associated with Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, who is said to have used the plant as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity of the father, the son and the holy spirit. These cufflinks were made in Birmingham in 1905.}

A beautiful pair of 18ct gold oval cufflinks set with a good bright white diamond in each one. They were most likely made in Austria and exported to France circa 1900-1910. This is proved by the "owl" mark which the French used since 1893 to check the importation and to guarantee that they were 18ct gold. They are a finely pierced design with scrolls and florets.}

An interesting natural baroque pearl mounted simply on to a pin. The term baroque means that it is an irregular pearl. This pearl was mounted on the pin circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A smart 15ct gold tie pin set with a natural pearl and a small diamond. It would make a lovely gift to a future husband! It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A simple but smart understated tie pin set with a natural pearl. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A neat quite small tie pin set with a natural pearl mounted as an acorn in to a 15ct gold cup. The acorn is the seed of the mighty oak tree and symbolises potential and strength. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual 18ct gold tie pin with a coiled snake around a conical natural pearl. This literally means "Eternal Devotion" so it would be an ideal gift to a husband to be! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A finely made and smart 15ct gold tie pin. It has granular decoration that has been applied by hand. It was made circa 1860-1880 when this Etruscan Revival design was in fashion. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual "Novelty" 15ct gold tie pin with an enamelled frog. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A fine model of a dog's head, possibly a labrador. It was made circa 1900-1910. A good tie pin to wear out shooting! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A small but meticulously made fox head tie pin. It is set with rose diamonds on silver and two cabochon rubies in his eyes. The back is 9ct gold. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual pair of 18ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1860-1880. They are set with cabochon agates which are a most attractive red, grey and white colour. They have figure of eight attachments.}

A lovely tie pin with a finely painted miniature of a temple with a lake. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A charming tie pin with a finely painted miniature of an Indian temple. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A charming 9ct gold tie pin of a pansy set with flat cut almandine garnets. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A lovely 18ct gold tie pin with a very finely painted miniature of an Indian temple which was painted circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A smart pair of cufflinks which to all intents and purposes look like 18ct gold as they are heavily gilded over silver and have a nice weight. They would be a great 21st present.}