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Antique Stickpin Gallery


Antique stickpins are miniature works of sculpture that sit atop gleaming columns of gold.  In the late 19th and early 20th centuries fine stickpins were created in a nearly limitless variety of designs, styles and motifs.  They are an elegant testament to the imagination, craftsmanship and elegance of a past age.
Art Deco Egyptain Revival Stickpin (J9517).


Whiteside and Blank gargoyle stickpin. (J9453)



The Gargoyle  A fierce chimera with the head of a lion, wings of a dragon and body of a serpent perches menacingly atop this finely crafted stickpin.  In his claws he greedily grasps a small pearl.  Created by Whiteside & Blank in 14kt gold circa 1900.  Cost:  $485

Hans Brassler amethyst and diamond scroll stickpin. (SP9633)



Amethyst and Scrolls  A rich amethyst set in a finely sculpted wreath of laurel leaves and curling scrolls.  Beneath the amethyst a small diamond sparkles.  This elegant jewel was created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold, circa 1910.  Cost:  $585

Art Deco diamond and filigree stickpin.



Diamonds and Filigree  An Art Deco stickpin sparkling with six Old European-cut diamonds set in an intricate filigree with finely milgrained edges.  Created in 14kt white and yellow gold circa 1920.  Cost:  $675

Hans Brassler jade stickpin. (J9191)



Brassler Jade  Sinuous Art Nouveau curves and a classical laurel wreath border frame a luminous green, giraffe-head jade.  A striking early Art Deco stickpin created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold circa 1910.  Cost:  $645

Art Nouveau stickpin with pearl. (SP9546)



Art Nouveau Elegance  The engaging simplicity of an elegant Art Nouveau stickpin set with a pearl.  This jewel brings to mind the elaborate headdresses imagined in the artwork of Alphonse Mucha.  Created by Whiteside & Blank in 14kt gold, circa 1900.  Cost:  $435

Victorian reverse intaglio terrier stickpin. (SP9607)



Fox Terrier  An elegant Victorian stickpin with a reverse intaglio ("Essex crystal") of an alert fox terrier.  The finely sculpted intaglio beautifully captures the terrier's expression of focused determination.  Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1880.  Cost:  $775

Hans Brassler Amethyst and SCrolls stickpin. (SP9620)



Amethyst Scrolls  An elegant stickpin with sinuous, flowing scrolls above and dramatic, angular scrolls below framing a regal amethyst.  The rich purple of the amethyst plays beautifully against the warm tones of the gold.  Created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold, circa 1910.  Cost:  $525

French Art Nouveau dragon stickpin. (J9485)



French Chimera  A fierce dragon readies to lunge forward and breath fire from within a leafy tangle of vines.  An elegant French stickpin in the Art Nouveau taste created in 18kt gold, circa 1900.  Cost:  $525

Hans Brassler Art Nouveau jade stickpin. (SP9588)



Art Nouveau Jade  Sinuous Art Nouveau curves cradle a triangle of rich,verdant jade.  An artistically striking stickpin created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold circa 1910.  Cost:  $625

Hans Brassler citrine stickpin. (SP9634)



Medieval Citrine  A faceted citrine with rich shades of orange is set in a gold frame accented with regal medieval/heraldic devices and a hint of Art Nouveau.  Created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold circa 1910. 
Cost:  $485

Hans Brassler sapphire and diamonds stickpin. (SP9636)



Sapphire and Diamonds  A sleepy blue sapphire glows amid the sparkle of sixteen small diamonds.  An elegant Edwardian nocturne in blue and white created by Hans Brassler with platinum and 14kt gold circa 1910.
Cost: Sold

Art Deco Egyptain Revival Stickpin (J9517).



Art Deco Pharaoh  A pharaoh or priest peers intently to the left framed by the Art Deco geometry of his striking headdress.  Created by Bippart, Griscom & Osborn in 14kt gold circa 1925.  Cost:  $435

Carrington dragon stickpin. (J9505)


Carrington Dragon  A finely sculpted dragon fiercely crouches, as if readying to breath fire.  A finely sculpted stickpin created by Carrington & Co. in 14kt gold circa 1900.  Cost:  $725

Hans Brassler lapis lazuli stickpin. (SP9498)



Brassler Lapis  Rich blue lapis lazuli with golden bits of pyrite that glitter like distant stars in the night sky.  A wonderful example of the dramatic jewels created by Hans Brassler in the Art Nouveau taste.  Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910.  Cost:  $490

Alling amethyst and enamel stickpin. (SP9229)


Amethyst and Enamel  An elongated purple amethyst set in a broad gold frame with neoclassical, white enamel accents.  This elegant stickpin weds the allure of amethyst and gold with Art Deco flair.  Created by Alling & Co. in 14kt gold circa 1910.  Cost:  $465

Hans Brassler pearl stickpin. (J9285)



Pearl in Pond  A luminous pearl floats above radiating concentric triangles.  A geometrically striking stickpin created by Hans Brassler in the early Art Deco taste.  Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910.  Cost:  $465

Winged lion and pearl stickpin. (J9291)



Winged Lion  A lion-headed creature with the wings of an eagle and sinuous, twisting body of a serpent protectively curls around a small luminous pearl.  A chimera stickpin created by Alling & Co. in 14kt gold circa 1890. Cost: $385

Hans Brassler amazonite scarab stickpin. (SP9330)



Brassler Scarab  A shimmering amazonite set in a gold frame representing the wings and body of a scarab. The design is an imaginative blend of Egyptian Revival, Art Nouveau and early Art Deco influences. Created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold, circa 1910.  Cost:  $465

Art Nouveau amethyst stickpin (J9430).



Leaping Alien  A rich amethyst set in an imaginative, fantasy-inspired setting with hints of Art Nouveau and Classical design.   This wonderful stickpin was created in 14kt gold circa 1900.  Cost:  $465

Equestrian stickpin of horse head in profile. (J9056)


Tally Ho!  An alert horse finely rendered in profile with listening ears and a small red garnet set as its eye. Created in 14kt gold circa 1925.  Cost:  $425

Hans Brassler jade triangle stickpin. (J9441)


Brassler Forest Jade 
Translucent green jade glows like
a verdant forest understory illuminated by shifting autumn sunlight.  This evocative stickpin was created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold circa 1910.  Cost:  $465

Art Nouveau insect stickpin. (J9237)



The Gold Bug  A beautifully rendered insect in the Art Nouveau idiom.  The creature's head is a small sparkling diamond set above an elongated shield-shape body.  Created in 14kt gold,  circa 1900.  Cost:  $465

Brassler amethyst and diamond stickpin. (J9539)


Amethyst and Diamond  A rich amethyst is set in a finely sculpted frame of laurel leaves and angular scrolls.  Above the scrolls a small diamond sparkles like a beacon at the top of the stickpin.  This elegant jewel was created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold, circa 1910.  Cost:  $545

Hans Brassler scarab and bloodstone stickpin. (J9127)


Heliotrope Scarab  Hans Brassler's imaginative interpretation of a winged scarab with a heliotrope (bloodstone) body and backward sweeping wings finely sculpted in gold.  Created in 14kt gold,  circa 1910.
Cost:  $625

Art Deco coral and platinum stickpin. (J9464)


Cool Elegance  A stunning coral cabochon set in a sculpted platinum frame with two Art Deco swirls.  The cool brilliance of the platinum plays beautifully against the warm, pinkish tones of the coral.  Crafted in 14kt gold and platinum, circa 1930.  Cost:  $465

Art Deco sapphire and diamond stickpin. (J9277)


Sapphire Geometry  A maze of interlacing squares cradles a bright blue sapphire and small sparkling diamond.  A striking example of Art Deco design created by Whiteside in 14kt gold, circa 1925.  Cost: $435

Hans Brassler medieval amethyst stickpin. (SP9421)


Medieval Amethyst  A faceted amethyst set in a distinctive gold frame embellished with medieval and heraldic elements.  This regal stickpin was created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold, circa 1910.  Cost:  $465

Egyptian Revival stickpin set with a luminous pearl. (J9033)


Egyptian Revival  A stylized lotus blossom, or perhaps it is a palm frond, rises above a luminous pearl framed by intertwining scrolls.  This elegant stickpin was created by Whiteside & Blank in 14kt gold, circa 1915.  Cost:  $385

Art Nouveau stickpin of lady with diamond. (J9085)


Woman with Diamond  A woman watches with an intriguing half-smile from within a swirling cascade of untamed tresses set with a small diamond.  This enigmatic stickpin was created by H.A. Kirby & Co. in 14kt gold circa 1900.  Cost:  $425

Hans Brassler lapis lazuli stickpin. (J9193)


The Night Beetle  A Hans Brassler "insectomorphic" stickpin set with a deep blue lapis lazuli
glittering with flecks of pyrite.  The oval lapis suggests the body of an exotic beetle or moth while the gold setting forms tightly folded wings hugging the sides of the creature.  Finely crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910.  Cost:  $425

Alling amethyst and arch stickpin. (J9455)



Amethyst and Arch   A rich purple amethyst set beneath a broad arch with neoclassical embellishments.  At the apex of the arch rests a stylized anthemion, while below is a small heart.  Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910.  
Cost:  $435

Art Noveau fiery chimera stickpin. (J9474)


Fiery Dragon  A fierce dragon with a fiery red eye and a curling tail of flame-like acanthus leaves perches atop a finely sculpted Art Nouveau stickpin. Created by Carter, Howe in 14kt gold, circa 1900.   Cost:  $425

Brassler amethyst moth stickpin. (J9365)


Amethyst Moth  A jeweled moth or other exotic winged creature sparkles with a vibrant purple amethyst and a small  diamond.  This whimsical stickpin was created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold, circa 1910.  Cost:  $475

Whiteside & Blank Classic Revival stickpin with peridot. (J9001)


Swags and Peridot  An arch with blooming roses festooned with bell flower swags frames a yellow-green peridot.  The sultry green gemstone rests atop a column of stylized leaves with scrolling ends.  Created by Whiteside & Blank in 14kt gold,  circa 1910.  Cost:  $435

Alling sapphire and laurels stickpin. (J9482)


Laurels and Sapphire  A sparkling sapphire rests in a finely crafted network of golden interlocking scrolls and geometric shapes.  Beneath the sapphire are three pendant laurel leaves.  Created by Alling & Co. in 14kt gold, circa 1900.  Cost:  $465

Fierce lion with diamond stickpin. (J9467)


Fierce Lion  A lion fiercely grasps a diamond in his snarling maw while staring menacingly with fiery red eyes.  The lion is beautifully sculpted with a finely detailed mane and an intensely watchful gaze.  Crafted in 14kt gold,  circa 1920.  Cost:  $475

Brassler lapis lazuli stickpin. (J9297)


Lapis Lazuli  Intensely blue lapis lazuli sparkles with golden accents beneath flowing Art Nouveau curves and classically inspired laurel wreath borders.  A wonderful example of the elegant, finely sculpted jewels created by Hans Brassler.  Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910.
Cost:  $665

Antique lapis lazuli stickpin. (J9415)


Lapis Lazuli II 
Twisting golden scrolls surround a mysterious, dark lapis lazuli like the unfolding petals and tendrils of an exotic flower.  A dramatic example of the curvaceous, organic forms of the Art Nouveau style.  Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900.   Cost:  $385

Hans Brassler sapphire stickpin. (J9359)


Winged Sapphire  A glowing sapphire set between stylized wings in a free-flowing stickpin evocative of a bizarre creature or insect soaring upwards.  This whimsical stickpin was created by Hans Brassler,  an imaginative jeweler who in the early 1900s created a wonderful menagerie of fantastic, golden jewels.  Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910.   Cost:  $425


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Krementz mermaid and swan cufflinks crafted in 14kt gold. (J9382)


Antique Cufflink Gallery   Elegant cufflinks from the Gold and Platinum Age of cufflinks (1880 to 1950).  Here you will find elegant cufflinks from the late Victorian through the jazzy Art Deco era.


Hans Brassler amethyst and diamond stickpin. (J9501)


Antique Stickpin Gallery  Antique stickpins from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco eras.  Each stickpin is like a miniature piece of sculpture set atop shaft of gold.


Art Nouveau amethyst and enamel brooch. (J9530)


Antique Brooch Gallery  A gallery of beautiful brooches from the past.  There are elegant jewels from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco and Mid Century eras.


Art Deco onyx and diamond dress set. (DS9557)


Antique Dress and Tuxedo Set Gallery  Elegant dress and tuxedo sets from the early 20th century are among the finest ever made.  In this gallery you will find sets in a variety of elegant designs and fine materials.


Victorian serpent and acanthus leaf brooch. (J9069)


Antique and Estate Jewelry Galleries  Several galleries of beautiful jewels from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco eras.  Everything from flowing Art Nouveau brooches to dramatic Art Deco cufflinks.


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