{"product_id":"antique-victorian-maltese-cross-stick-pin-15ct-gold-head-with-rose-cut-diamond","title":"Antique Victorian Maltese Cross Stick Pin - 15ct Gold Head with Rose Cut Diamond","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe head of this antique stick pin is crafted in 15ct yellow gold in the shape of a Maltese cross. Each arm is decorated with delicate twisted wirework scrolls and tiny gold beads, framing a raised centre where a single rose cut diamond is star set, the engraved rays fanning out around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pin itself is base metal with a twisted section near the head, a typical detail of the period, and it finishes with a fine point for slipping neatly through a lapel, tie or scarf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt comes in its original fitted velvet box from James Walker Ltd, \"The West End Goldsmiths\" of Rye Lane, Peckham, with branches in Oxford Street, Brixton and Putney printed inside the lid. A lovely link to the jeweller who first sold it well over a century ago. Perfect as a groom's or best man's lapel pin, a scarf or blazer pin, or a special find for a collector of antique jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15ct yellow gold, stamped 15CT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase metal, twisted shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRose cut diamond, star set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaltese cross with twisted wirework and gold bead detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVictorian (15ct gold was used in the UK from 1854 to 1932)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.16g (total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal fitted box, James Walker Ltd, Peckham\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntique, in good condition for its age. The box shows wear and marks to the velvet consistent with age.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the whole pin gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, only the decorative head is 15ct gold. The pin is base metal, which was common for stick pins of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 15ct gold stamp places it between 1854 and 1932, and the design is typical of the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a rose cut diamond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn antique diamond cut with a flat base and a domed top of triangular facets, giving a soft, candlelit sparkle rather than modern brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I wear a stick pin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlide it through a lapel, tie, scarf or hat band. It makes a beautiful wedding buttonhole detail for a groom or best man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come in the original box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it comes in its original fitted box from James Walker Ltd, the West End Goldsmiths of Peckham. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCome and see it in person at our Harrogate showroom on Cambridge Street, an easy trip from Leeds and York, or message us on Instagram to book an appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fogal \u0026 Barnes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49309427630263,"sku":"Pre-loved","price":289.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/6513\/1703\/files\/antique_stick_pin_Victorian_stick_pin_UK_15ct_gold_stick_pin_Maltese_cross_pin_rose_cut_diamond_stick_pin_antique_lapel_pin_groom_lapel_pin_antique_tie_pin.jpg?v=1791373627","url":"https:\/\/fogalandbarnes.com\/products\/antique-victorian-maltese-cross-stick-pin-15ct-gold-head-with-rose-cut-diamond","provider":"Fogal \u0026 Barnes ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}