Tie Pins

A large 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold and agateAn ornamental stone consisting of a hard variety of chalcedony (quartz), typically banded in appearance. More oval tie pin. The translucent naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More dendritic agate has been especially chosen because it appears like a tree within. Dendritic agates has been called the stone of plentitude. With metaphysical properties encouraging growth, perseverance, and abundance, no wonder it was such a popular stone during the VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More era. It was made circa 1880.}

A very unusual 18ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1880 and features a horseshoe set with natural split pearls. In the centre of the hoof is a carved banded sardonyx. The clever part is that the frog is the white part of the stone. This must have been a very tricky and precise job to achieve this. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin }

A charming and unusual 18ct gold tie pin of two greyhounds. They are finely modelled and chased and have collars on with a lead that joins them together. They would have been going hare coursing. Hare coursing is a bloodsport where dogs are used to chase, catch and kill hares. It is now illegal in the UK under the Hunting Act 2004, which makes it an offence to hunt wild mammals with dogs. This tie pin was made circa 1860-1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin }

A fantastical 18ct gold tie pin that was made in France, circa 1900. At that time there was a fashion in France for unusual gargoyles and griffins. The stylised griffin is holding a natural pearl in its mouth. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A charming tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910 of a chick.  it is beautifully modelled and his body has been set with rose diamonds with a ruby eye.  The use of a chick especially one newly hatched meant the birth of a child.  All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A very well modelled heavy gage 15ct gold fox head tie pin that was made circa 1880.  He has been realistically engraved and has cabochon ruby eyes.  This style of tie pin would originally have been worn on a stock when out hunting but nowadays can be worn by both sexes on lapels.  All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A French 18ct gold tie pin featuring a swirly winged creature motif in the Art Nouveau style. The creature holds a small natural pearl in its beak. In the early 1900s fantastical creatures were the rage in France and were made in to brooches, pendants and tie pins. This tie pin is a good example. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A smart and wearable tie pin that was made circa 1910. It is a sprig that has been set with an oval natural pearlA pearl-bearing mollusc that has not been tampered with by man to produce a cultivated pearl will produce a 'natural pearl'. More and a small diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More. A perfect present for your fiance. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin}

A French 18ct gold tie pin with a stork carrying a pearl in its beak. Captured in takeoff with wings raised and legs lowered, the stork is wonderfully contorted into a typically Art Nouveau form. The front and back of the wings have been beautifully engraved, adding to the sense of movement. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

In ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, frogs symbolised fertility, while in classical antiquity, the Greeks and Romans associated frogs with fertility, harmony, and licentiousness! This little 15ct gold frog with his bright green garnet eyes is swimming furiously and would be a good talking point when worn. He was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

An unusual French 18ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910. It features a very well modelled cockerel's head. A great present for the man in your life! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

An unusual solid 18ct gold novelty tie pin of a cat's head that was made circa 1900-1910. He has bright diamond eyes. A special piece for all you cat lovers out there ! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A smart and neat tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with fourteen well matched white diamonds with a natural split pearl in the centre. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

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 like horses, dogs, foxes and birds. This relatively secret process passed through family members, so keeping it exclusive and expectations of quality were very high. This example is a highly detailed carving of a lady hunts woman riding sidesaddle on her horse with a hound beside her within an 18ct gold mount with rope work detail. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A pretty 14ct gold tie pin that was made in America circa 1910. It has been set with a diamond and natural split pearls and takes the form of a sprig with a flower. An ideal present for your fiance. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A sweet 15ct gold tie pin of a flower with two petals within a circle of gold. It is set with natural split pearls. 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. }

An unusual 15ct gold tie pin with an "S" set with rose diamonds with a natural pearl above. It was made circa 1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A smart opal tiepin set with three opals with a ruby in the centre and a rose diamond in the stem. it is a trefoil design. Trefoil designs are especially suitable as presents for people with Christian beliefs such as a Christening, a Confirmation or a 1st Holy Communion. They are also suitable for other events where perhaps an element of faith and protection could be beneficial, for example, for someone setting out on a difficult journey, or retiring, or getting married or engaged, or for an anniversary. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A tie pin to warn us all of Global warming, a Polar bear standing on a small iceberg. The bear is 15ct gold and he perches above a baroque pearl. This tie pin was made 1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

An unusual 15ct gold tie pin in a diamond shape. Within the openwork scalloped surround are nine natural split pearls. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A striking and quite large 15ct gold tie pin with an open circular design set with angel skin coral and natural split pearls. This design often represented the winning post in a horse race but it could also be a decorative piece. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A good looking 15ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with an opal that displays good flashes of blue and green with some red. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A good looking tie pin that was made circa 1910 and has been set with a beautiful grey white natural pearl with an old mine cut diamond below. Natural pearls are hard to come by so this pearl is a lovely example. It looks so smart when worn. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A smart silver tie pin featuring a croquet mallet. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A lovely 15ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a cabochon sapphire. The gold work has raised curl design in a circle. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A 9ct gold mourning tie pin with a glazed locket section with black enamel around it. It was made circa 1820. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A good quality 15ct gold tie pin of a crouching fox. His fur has been chased (engraved) in a realistic fashion. He was made circa 1870. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A good looking tie pin that has been set with a cabochon cut citrine. There are two gold balls on either side. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A smart Georgian 9ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1820. It has the typical repoussee decoration of the period around the edge and a rectangular glazed locket in the centre. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A lovely tie pin that would be a good gift to a fiance. It was made circa 1880 and is 15ct gold and has been set with a rose diamond. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

An attractive tie pin set with a natural pearl and a diamond in the form of a sprig. It was made circa 1910 in the Art Nouveau naturalistic style that was popular at that time. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

An unusual 15ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1890. It has been set with a pear shaped cabochon cut lapis lazuli. Around it is a coiled snake. Lapis Lazuli has always been known as a stone of royalty and spirituality and the snake is a symbol of eternal love. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A beautifully modelled 18ct gold tie pin of a cello. It was made circa 1900-1910. What a wonderful gift to give to a musician! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A spectacular quite large and beautifully made tiepin of a garter surrounding a shield that was made circa 1860. It has been set with jasper, bloodstone and grey agate. This pin would most likely have originally been worn by a Laird and is a real collector'e piece. }

An unusual 15ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1860-1880 at the time when Scotland was the destination place to go as Queen Victoria had just purchased Balmoral castle. It is a shield with a garter around it and has been set with jasper and bloodstone. It is in the original presentation case. Stamped in gold on the green silk interior is "Marshall 24 & 25 Prince's St Edinburgh". All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. A wonderful gift for a Scottish gentleman! }

A very unusual 18ct gold tie pin with Royal blue enamel ground and white enamel figures in various positions. There is a snake like creature and a man holding a flag. It is difficult to determine what the subject is so I settled for circus figures! It was made circa 1900. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A smart 15ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1880. It has been set with an oval banded sardonyx with small rose diamonds around it. It may have been a memorial tie pin as onyx was often used to remember a loved one. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A smart 15ct gold tie pin set with an old mine cut diamond in a star shaped setting in the middle and surrounded by ten well matched grey pearls. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A smart 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold and enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More tie pin of a cock pheasant that was made circa 1900-1910. The hand painted enamel has been very well done with good detail. It would make an ideal present for someone who shoots. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

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. }

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. }

A 15ct gold tie with a burgee for the Royal Clyde Yacht club. It was founded in 1834 and amalgamated with the Royal Northern Yacht club at a later date. 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. }

An unusual Baroque pearl tiepin that looks like a female torso! Baroque is the common term used to describe pearls that are not round as they are asymmetrical and their surface is dented and uneven. These pearls were greatly used in Victorian and Art Nouveau pieces as with this example. There is a small rose diamond for the tummy button. 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 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 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. }

The Egyptian Scarab was one of the most well-known and sacred of all amulets in Ancient Egypt. It goes back as early as 2345 B.C. The amulet represented new creation, eternal life and gave immense protection against evil to the bearer. So to the Victorian this was a wonderful meaning. It can also apply today! }

A beautiful French 18ct gold Art Nouveau tie pin of a lady with upswept hair and garlands. Around her neck are set three rose diamonds. It is by the French jeweller Comte prosper d'Epinay de Briort. He was a french medallist based in Paris from 1836 to 1914 and once worked for the well known famous jeweller Boucheron. It was made circa 1900-1910. }

A neat tie pin set with nine rose cut Bohemian garnets. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A smart silver tie pin with a blue enamel background. It has two gold clubs and a golf ball and the letters S G K. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A decorative three leaf stickpin set with small diamonds and an emerald. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A stylish late Victorian 18ct gold tie pin. It is set with onyx and overlaid with two bars, one set with natural split pearls. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A 15ct gold Victorian tie pin that was made circa 1880. It is in the form of a loose knot that has been enamelled in turquoise blue. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

A lovely tie pin made in silver and gold with a rectangular plaque inlaid with "pietra dura" which is the Italian name and means hard stone in English. The subject is three roses. Although pietra dura was more commonly produced in Italy it was also produced in Ashford Derbyshire, and I believe this pin is an English one. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. }

An unusual tiepin of a fly or bee set with differently cut coloured pastes. The bug is silver with a gold plated tiepin. It was made circa 1820 }

An antique gold stickpin set with an agate that has been engraved with symbols which are as yet unidentified. They could possibly be Arabic or Persian. }

A good gift for the head of the family! This is a well modelled cockerel set with a mixture of old mine cut and rose diamonds. He has a little cabochon ruby for his eye. }

An attractive stickpin composed of a gold rush piece of agate with gold flecks within it. It is surrounded by eight rose diamonds. A whole jewellery market grew up around the gold rush in the 19th century in America and many items were made from vesta cases to earrings. }