Edwardian Silver and Enamel '1532' Tie Pin feed-condition-used coral was one of the

coral was one of the few materials considered suitable for all levels of dress

and these look superb on a cuff

He also designed lamps for Louis Poulsen and porcelain for Bing & Grøndahl

and the smaller one sits at the top of the pendant

which focuses on a vibrant turquoise stone in a 9ct gold millegrain setting

Edwardian Silver and Enamel '1532' Tie Pin feed-condition-used coral was one of theThe design of this tie pin is a tribute to the date 1532, possibly in reference to the founding of Bristol Grammar School. Established by Royal Charter on 17 March 1532 by Henry VIII, the school was endowed by wealthy Bristol merchants Robert and Nicholas Thorne to educate sons of merchants and tradesmen. It also could be for another milestone as in the same year; Mar 18 English parliament bans payments by English church to Rome May 16 Thomas More