An absolutely exquisite and unusual jockey pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This beautifully made piece, which is French in origin, is crafted in 18kt yellow gold and has a fantastic equine-inspired design. The pin itself depicts the bust of a horse jockey, whose resemblance leads us to believe that it depicts the world-famous English jockey Fred Archer (known as “The Tin Man”). His likeness is portrayed by a hand carved moonstone face, and an enameled hat and collar. The carved moonstone is in impeccable condition, featuring fantastic 3-dimensional detail with textured hair, prominent facial features and a famously stoic expression. The stone itself has a wonderful pearly color and iridescent flash, giving a mysterious and alluring quality to the carving.
Resting atop his head is a traditional striped riding hat, comprised of rich red enameling and beautiful old Rose Cut diamonds. A fine row of small Rose Cut diamonds surround his neck above the collar, which carries a complimentary striped design. The piece is set in 18kt rose gold, however, the moonstone remains open backed, allowing the light to come through beautifully. The pin fastens with its original c-catch clasp, and the bar displays several French hallmarks and the word “DEPOSE”. This exceptionally crafted piece is a wonderful tribute to Fred Archer, and would make a fabulous piece for any equestrian enthusiast or jewelry collector!
Measurements: The pin measures approximately 1″ tall, is 3/4″ wide, and 1/4″ in depth.
Condition: The overall condition of the pin is excellent. Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the gold setting and all of the diamonds are intact. The moonstone is free of chips or scratches and the pin clasp is secure and in good working condition. There is a very tiny amount of damage at the tip of the hat brim, however, this is hardly noticeable and can not be seen when worn.
Fast Shipping and Professional Packaging
We can offer a variety of shipping options because of our long-term partnership with UPS FedEx DHL. Our warehouse personnel will pack every item to our exacting specifications. Before shipping, all goods will be thoroughly examined and secured. Everyday we deliver thousands of packages to clients from all over the world. This demonstrates our dedication to becoming the largest online retailer in the world. These warehouses are situated in Europe as much as they are in the USA.
Note: Orders that contain multiple items will have a separate processing time for each item.
Prior to shipment before shipping, we'll conduct a thorough inspection of the items you've ordered. The majority of orders today are shipped in 48 hours. The estimated delivery time is between 3 and 7 days.
Returns
The stock is constantly changing and is not completely managed by us due to the involvement of several parties including the factory and our warehouse. Therefore, the actual inventory could fluctuate at any moment. It's possible that your order could run out of stocks once you've placed your order.
The period of time is 30 days. If you haven't received the product within the 30 days period, we're not able to issue either a return or exchange.
To be eligible for a return the product must be unopened and in the same condition that you received it in. It must also remain in the original packaging.
Related products
Necklace
Retro Rainbow Moonstone Bead + Rutilated/Tourmalated Quartz Necklace with 14kt Clasp A. Brandt + Son
Earring/Necklace Set
Victorian 14kt Moonstone + Pearl Filigree Earring Necklace Set A. Brandt + Son
