Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used its vivid enamel standing out

its vivid enamel standing out against the simple 9ct gold bar

A lovely example

The sardonyx stone is not engraved

innocence and love since Ancient Egypt

This piece carries the Stanley Hagler N

Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used its vivid enamel standing outA striking French Art Nouveau tie pin in 18ct gold, modelled as a winged griffin holding a diamond in its mouth. The detail of the goldwork, from the creatures fierce expression to its coiled tail and outstretched wings, captures the imagination and artistry of the period. The griffin, half lion and half eagle, has been a powerful symbol since antiquity, representing strength, courage, and protection. In the Art Nouveau era, French jewellers often