An incredible large snake tiepin that was made circa 1880. It's body has been set with three carats of old mine cut diamonds and it has two ruby cabochon eyes. The snake motif in antique jewellery represented “Eternal love and wisdom”. It is an impressive and rare example of a Victorian Snake tie pin.}

A good looking tie pin that was made circa 1880. It has been designed as a circle with an openwork pattern around it and has been set with a small old mine cut diamond. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A neat 9ct gold tie pin set with a diamond in the centre. The design is a pretty openwork style. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A 9ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1860-1880 and has been set with a banded sardonyx. The clever thing was to have cut the onyx through the band so that it forms a complete oval shape like an eye. This is considered a lucky stone to wear in Middle Eastern countries. 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.}

A pretty 15ct gold tie pin of a horseshoe. It has been set with four turquoise and three natural split pearls. The horseshoe is a symbol of good luck and protection. It has become a superstitious symbol dating way back to a blacksmith and his dealings with the devil. Today, a horseshoe is worn to protect them from evil and negative energy. 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 attractive tie pin set with small diamonds that was made circa 1920-1930. It would be an ideal present for your fiancé . All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A lovely tie pin that was made circa 1910. It has been set with three pearls in the form of a three leaf clover or a club as in one of the suits of cards. It would make a wonderful wedding gift to your fiancé . All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A striking tie pin that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with square cut shaped emeralds and rose diamonds within a circle. It is typical of the style of the period and is smart to wear. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

Good as a gift for the racing fraternity, this platinum tie pin represents the winning post and has been set with rose diamonds and has lovely millgrain detail on the platinum. This is when the edges of the metal have been worked with a knurling tool to produce tiny beads, hence the French name “Millgrain” meaning a thousand beads. It was made in the 1920s. 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 good quality 18ct gold tiepin of a horseshoe that was retailed by the famous firm Hancocks, circa 1890. It says rather grandly on the silk inside the case  "Jewellers and silversmiths to the Principal Sovereigns of Europe"  Mr Charles Frederick Hancock established his firm in Bruton Street in 1849. Dealing in the finest jewellery, silver and gemstones Hancocks quickly built a good reputation. Within a year the company had been granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria and was soon counting many of the principle sovereigns of Europe as patronsIn 1856 Queen Victoria entrusted Hancocks with the making of the newly introduced Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the British armed forces, an honour that we continue to uphold today. This horseshoe tiepin has been set with a good ruby, two old mine cut diamonds and two pear shaped emeralds. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual novelty tie pin of an owl perched on a branch that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with rose diamonds and has two cabochon ruby eyes. The front is silver and the back is gold. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. A wonderful present for a wise person in your life!}

A neat and simple silver tie pin that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with a cabochon cut piece of mother of pearl. 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.}

A good 18ct gold tie pin with an intaglio of a race horse's head that was made circa 1880. It has been carved in reverse from rock crystal which is a difficult process. 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 circa 1920. This tie pin is a superb example of the art and is mounted in 18ct gold with a decorative border. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A beautiful French 18ct gold tie pin of a Dragon. The winged beast is seen grasping a diamond in it's mouth, which is its prey. It was made in the Art Nouveau period. This was an artistic movement which peaked in popularity between 1890 and 1910 and influenced all fields of art, architecture and applied art. It is a French term meaning "new art" and is characterised by organic and plant motifs as well as other highly stylised forms. It was also heavily influenced by oriental art. It was in 1854, Japan reluctantly signed the Japan-US Treaty of Peace and Amity, which ended the island chain’s seclusion that had been in place for more than 200 years. The Americans, Russians, and British governments were all eager to capitalise on the new resources available, but it was France, under the leadership of Napoleon III who built shipyards in Japan in exchange for the right to import Japanese goods. The introduction of both modern and antique Japanese artistic designs created a fascination with dragons, lotus flowers and other natural themes that significantly influenced the motifs of the Art Nouveau period. This 18ct gold tie pin epitomises the period. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin}

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!}

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.}

An unusual combination of a jade tie pin and a dyed blue chalcedony tie pin joined together by a 15ct gold and natural pearl chain. They are in the original red Morocco case with a gold crown printed on the silk within. Perhaps it was a commission made circa 1900-1910. They can be worn as cloak pins.}

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 useful 15ct gold tie pin in a knot design that was made circa 1900-1915. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A fine little spider tie pin set with an oval aquamarine and a small natural pearl. 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 beautifully modelled fox head tie pin that was made in the early 1900s. The head has been set with rose diamonds and he has ruby cabochon eyes. This tie pin would be ideal for a sportsman. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A smart 15ct gold tie pin set with a ruby. It has gold hand applied rope decoration around the edge. It was made circa 1880-1900. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

For all you horse lovers out there, a prancing 9ct gold horse with flowing mane and tail. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A smart tie pin set with a lozenge shaped aquamarine in an 18ct white gold mount that was made in the 1920s. It is very effective when worn on a cravat. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A smart 15ct gold tie pin set with a small rose diamond that was made circa 1880-1900. It has a ball and rope work gold design around the diamond. This style looks great worn on a cravat. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A 15ct gold tie pin with a carved cameo of a lady's head in the Neo Classical style. It is surrounded by 15ct gold in a woven pattern. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A novelty tie pin featuring a pair of spurs. They are 15ct gold with platinum additions that move! It was made circa 1900-1910 and would make a wonderful gift to a horseman. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A lovely tie pin that has been set with graded turquoise in a domed design. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A neat tie pin set with a cabochon garnet with a star design in the centre and set with a small split pearl. The garnet is foiled at the back to give it luminescence. The star motif represents the spirit and guidance in life. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

This tie pin has lovely connotations. It represents the start of a relationship with the harvest moon. The star means that whoever it is, he is a star! It has been set with graded flat cut garnets and has a safety chain. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A really smart tie pin with a plain 9ct ball on a steel stem. It was made circa 1900. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual 9ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1800-1820. It is urn shaped with a heart shaped citrine surrounded by blue Vauxhall glass and natural split pearls. It would make a very striking piece to wear! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

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 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.}

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 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.}

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 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 18ct gold tie pin with a crescent motif set with graded rose diamonds. The crescent moon represented a new relationship and the hope it would “wax” into matrimony. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An interesting silver tie pin of a cherub holding a pearl. It was made circa 1880-1900 possibly in France. 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.}

A smart tie pin set with a quarter of a carat diamond. 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 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.}