ENGL 1890 Neo Gothic Stick Pin Griffin In 18Kt Diamond

A Victorian neo-gothic stick with a Griffin. Beautiful stick tie-pin created in England in the late 19th century, back in the 1890. The piece was designed during the late Victorian period with neo-gothic motifs depicting the three-dimensional figure of a winged Griffin facing back to the left. It was crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with chiseled, engraved and incused details to recreate all the details of this mythological flying animal. Diamond: Mounted in a bezel setting, with 1 antique European rose cut diamond, 0.10 carat, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity. Weight: 4.95 Grams, (3.20 Dwt). Measurements: 76 mm by 16 mm (2.99 x 0.63 Inches). Hallmarks: No marks, electronically tested for 18 karats gold, .750/,999 Au. Victorian Neo-Gothic Gothic Revival is also referred to as Victorian Gothic or neo-Gothic, Is an architectural art movement that after a gradual build-up beginning in the second half of the 17th century became a widespread movement in the first half of the 19th century, mostly in England. Increasingly serious and learned admirers sought to revive medieval Gothic architecture, intending to complement or even supersede the neoclassical styles prevalent at the time. Gothic Revival draws upon features of medieval examples, including decorative patterns, finials, lancet windows, and hood molds. By the middle of the 19th century, Gothic Revival had become the preeminent architectural style in the Western world, only to begin