Victorian 15k Gold Safety Pin OOS intended to be worn showing

intended to be worn showing up

A wonderful Edwardian period flower pendant with loops of diamond-set ribbon forming five petals around a central demantoid garnet

Originally this would have been worn on the end of a watch chain

and overall detailing

Victorian 15k Gold Safety Pin OOS intended to be worn showingDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Cool antique safety pin in solid 15 karat gold. It was made in the early 20th century, most likely as a gift for a new mother to secure the baby's nappies (obviously completely unnecessary and verging on ostentations, but still why not?). Dating from circa 1900, it bears English hallmarks (Chester) and the J. W. K. maker's mark of J W Kirwan & Co. MEASUREMENTS 5. 2 x 0. 8cm WEIGHT 2. 7g MARKS English hallmarks for 15k gold,