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Edwardian 18ct Gold Tie Pin of a Rabbit with Ruby Eyes in Original Hunt & Roskell Case

866X
280 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A beautiful heavy gauge 18ct gold model of a rabbit tie pin. His body has been intricately hand engraved and each of his eyes has been set with a cabochon ruby.  He comes in the original case with the name Hunt & Roskell in gold lettering on the silk interior.  Hunt & Roskell were funded by Paul Storr in 1819 and eventually in 1843 became Hunt & Roskell until 1897. They held the Royal Warrant to Queen Victoria during those years. This tie pin is attributed to them and was made circa 1860-1880.

In some ancient cultures, rabbits were symbols of fertility and prosperity. In greek times they were sacred to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.

 

The Details
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The Essentials

Item Number:
866X
Materials:
Measurements:
Length of pin 7cm
Rabbit height 1.7cm
Width at widest point 1.6cm.
Length:
70 mm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
7 months ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked:
Unmarked, 18ct gold
Inscriptions/Engravings:
Case inscribed with "Hunt & Roskell • Late Storr & Mortimer • Jewellers & Goldsmiths to the Queen and Royal Family • 156 New Bond Street" on silk lining

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