Victorian Lava Stone Skull Tie Pin Stick Pin with Diamond Eyes

This Victorian tie pin or stick pin is crafted as a skull and carved from lava stone. The eyes are set with diamonds within a bezel setting and the pin is crafted from 14/15ct gold

Memento Mori jewellery was popular throughout the Victorian era and was a symbol of mortality. 

This rare pin would make a perfect accessory for a classic or contemporary outfit or an unusual tie pin. It makes a very glamorous statement

Details

Size: 6.9cm, length of head 1.7cm
Weight: 5g
Age: Victorian

Materials

15ct gold(not hallmarked - tests as 14/15ct)

Condition Notes

Good antique condition - some minors scratches to the gold, some minor nibbles to the table of the diamonds.