{"product_id":"antique-french-gilded-silver-chimera-stickpin","title":"Antique French Gilded Silver Chimera Stickpin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gilded silver stickpin was originally worn in a man's cravat, the predecessor of the necktie. Its top is shaped like a chimera's head, which is holding an antique-cut paste stone in its mouth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNot pictured is a little stopper, which I will include with your purchase to ensure you can wear the pin safely and securely! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss having this pin converted into a pendant for a small additional fee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 71 mm long: the chimera measures 15 x 15 mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.70 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 19th Century, circa 1860s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Hallmarked with a French crab hallmark for 800\/1000 silver, used between 1838 and 1962. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: In great antique condition with only minor signs of wear, consistent with age. The gilding has slightly worn with age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the antique box is for display purposes. This shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import duties. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21stfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57443574710616,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/5339\/7635\/files\/CutOurCircle-2026-06-06T162516.680.png?v=1780755926","url":"https:\/\/www.21stfinds.com\/products\/antique-french-gilded-silver-chimera-stickpin","provider":"21stfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}