Antique Shell Pin

Ref: C8272T

An antique shell pin. Featuring an oval shell, naturally banded with brown and white stripes. The shell sits in a delicate, gold claw setting and leads to a polished gold pin, with twisted detailing.

This striking pin takes its beauty from nature, showcasing a delightfully banded shell. The Victorians took inspiration from the natural world around them, and it could be that this shell was custom made as a memento from a seaside holiday.

Era: 19th Century.

Metal: Head: Tests 14ct Yellow Gold. Pin: Tests 9ct Yellow Gold.

Stones: Shell.

Fittings: Pin.

Dimensions: Shell: 8 x 14.5 mm. Pin: 6.5 cm.