Victorian 18ct Gold Scottish Thistle Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex involved applying a gold-mercury amalgam

involved applying a gold-mercury amalgam to a metal surface and then heating it to evaporate the mercury

The gold shoulders are adorned with finely worked scrolls

the underside is almost as exquisite as the front

shifting with every movement

3 carats of diamonds

Victorian 18ct Gold Scottish Thistle Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex involved applying a gold-mercury amalgamA finely modelled 18ct gold tie pin in the form of a Scottish thistle the national emblem of Scotland and a powerful Victorian symbol of loyalty, strength, and resilience. This piece dates to the 1880s, when Queen Victorias deep love of Scotland helped popularise Scottish motifs in jewellery following her frequent stays at Balmoral Castle. Richly textured and beautifully made, this tie pin would have been a proud nod to Scottish heritage, worn with