Stickpins' traditional purpose was to secure a tie or scarf but they are now currently worn as a lapel ornament, either singly or in groups. The motif atop these pins can vary widely from a simple pearl or gemstone to whimsical designs such as animals, horseshoes, flowers, gold nuggets, mythological creatures, bugs, busts, cameos, just about anything. Stickpins all have one thing in common, the long pin that completes them. This pin can be straight or twisted (for security) and sometimes has a protective cap to place over the pointed end to help keep the pin in place.
Carved coral wolf head stickpins are rare, highly collectible antique Victorian jewelry pieces usually crafted from 9k or 14k gold and detailed with hand-sculpted natural salmon or orange coral. Victorians often used animal motifs in lapel and tie pins to represent traits like strength, loyalty, courage, and independence.
No stopper
Measures 3.18 inches with finely carved coral wolf head (0.6"x0.5"x0.65").
Weight 4.7grams
Lifelike and ferocious!
The condition is very good with negligible wear commensurate with age.