Victorian Shell Cameo & Whitby Jet Racing Horse Tie Pin feed-condition-used A regal lion stands proudly

A regal lion stands proudly on a gold plinth

The remarkable strength and grandeur of the African elephant was believed to infuse the flexible bangle with mystical attributes

A classic bow design - a favourite since the Renaissance

one could be forgiven for thinking they were from the time of disco

This brooch would work as well on a lapel as on a hat - versatility is the name of the game when it comes to brooches

Victorian Shell Cameo & Whitby Jet Racing Horse Tie Pin feed-condition-used A regal lion stands proudlyThis tie pin features a a wonderful cameo carving of a horse and its rider galloping past the finish line in a dramatic, stylish manner. It dates from the 1860s 1880s and looks striking on a tie especially as the cameo has been set on Whitby Jet.