French 18ct Gold Carved Tiger's Eye Dog's Head of a Greyhound and Natural Pearl Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex formed from richly toned 15ct

formed from richly toned 15ct gold in a graceful three-loop infinity rope knot design

Bursting with detail and symbolism

has long been associated with creativity

As a blacksmith was considered a 'lucky trade'

This stunning lavalliere necklace would make a magnificent addition to any antique jewellery collection

French 18ct Gold Carved Tiger's Eye Dog's Head of a Greyhound and Natural Pearl Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex formed from richly toned 15ctA remarkable and exceptionally rare French tie pin, finely carved as the head of a greyhound or whippet in richly banded tigers eye, mounted in 18ct gold and finished with a suspended natural pearl. Animal form stick pins of this quality were luxury objects even in their own time; examples combining hardstone carving, gold, and pearl are now seldom encountered. The 19th century saw a particular fascination with greyhounds and whippets across France