Antique Lion or Chimera Stickpin of 12k and 14k Gold mixed metal The metal composition has been

The metal composition has been professionally verified using both X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and traditional jeweler’s acid testing

Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by outstanding expression

85 inches wide and weighs 3

The 14k gold charm was originally an antique pin (circa 1910) transformed with the addition of a gold jump ring bail

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Antique Lion or Chimera Stickpin of 12k and 14k Gold mixed metal The metal composition has beenA striking antique stickpin dating to 1900, designed as a finely sculpted lion or chimera crafted in 12 karat gold, accented with vivid tsavorite garnet eyes and a sparkling diamond held within its jaws. The figure is mounted on a 14 karat gold pin stem, creating a refined contrast between the sculptural head and the elegant elongated form of the pin. The pin head measures 0. 6 inches by 0. 5 inches wide, with the entire stickpin measuring 2. 75