Classical Ruins Stickpin Ancient Architecture |
| Diminutive ruins of the classical world
rendered in gold and accented with a luminous
pearl and three ember-like rubies. A finely crafted
stickpin created by Riker Bros. in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
Jewelry has been described as architecture in miniature - both wed functionality and beauty, engineering and aesthetics. The fluted column, sturdy side pilasters and open pediment with scrolls of this elegant stickpin literally illustrate the point. In the years around 1900, jewelry makers often found inspiration in the arts and architecture of the ancient past. The back of the stickpin is as finely crafted as the front. A gold purity mark "14K" is stamped on the upper left of the reverse and the maker's mark of Riker Bros. (an "R" above the curved blade of a saber) is on the upper right. (photo below) Cost: Although this elegant stickpin has sold, you will find many more fine stickpins in the Antique Stickpin Gallery. |
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