Georgian Labradorite Monkey Head Stick Pin half hoop An utterly beautiful antique silver

An utterly beautiful antique silver locket with enamelled Lily of the Valley flowers to the front

It's modelled in 15k gold throughout

and dates from circa 1880

half open mouth

Georgian Labradorite Monkey Head Stick Pin half hoop An utterly beautiful antique silverDATE: Georgian, c. 1790 An unusual Georgian stick pin set with a carved labradorite monkey head, set with ruby cabochon eyes. The stone shimmers beautifully, with various shades of blue that form a striking contrast with the red eyes. It dates from the late 18th Century, modelled in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Labradorite and Ruby MEASUREMENTS Head: 10. 8 x 9. 8mm Length of pin: 6. 0cm WEIGHT 1. 9g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold