Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Dog Tie Pin feed-condition-used The thistle has been Scotland’s

The thistle has been Scotland’s national emblem since the medieval period and is rich in meaning

Originally popular in the 18th century

perfectly capturing the bold elegance of the post-war era

seeming older than its true age of 1972

25 carat natural no heat Ceylon sapphire with a diamond each side (total diamond weight 1

Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Essex Crystal Dog Tie Pin feed-condition-used The thistle has been Scotland’sA particularly charming early 20th century Essex crystal tie pin, the domed crystal reverse carved and painted with a running dog mid stride, captured with wonderful movement and life. It is likely of a pointer, possibly a English Pointer. The scene is beautifully composed. The dog stretched forward in full motion across a grassy ground, with just enough pond landscape beneath to give depth without distracting from the subject. These pieces are never