Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used innocence and love since Ancient

innocence and love since Ancient Egypt

timeless and smart

A lovely example

The sardonyx stone is not engraved

Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used innocence and love since AncientA 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