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Antique Stick Pin with Carved Opal Bust of a Man attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt

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A fine antique Victorian stick pin. With a finely carved opal bust of a Renaissance period man wearing a feathered cap & full beard (possibly a depiction of Christopher Columbus). Attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt. Wilhelm Schmidt was a renowned Idar-Oberstein gemstone cutter. Having trained as a student under the renowned cameo cutter Arsène in Paris, Schmidt perfected the process of cutting opal cameos and figures while incorporating rough matrix in his work. Schmidt worked in Paris, London, and New York throughout his career. Being of the highest quality, his work was in high demand during his lifetime and he supplied many of the top jewelry house in the world including Tiffany & Co., Juliano, Child & Child, and John Brogden. The bust is mounted on a 14k pin back and stem. Simply a wonderful Victorian period stick pin! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are light bends to the pin stem. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Unmarked for gold fineness. Professionally tests at 14k. Gemstone Measurements: 1 Opal Bust: ca. 18.75mm x 12.5mm x 8.25mm Measurements: Length: ca. 90mm Width: ca. 13mm Depth: ca. 14mm Weight: ca. 3.7g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Wilhelm Schmidt
  • Metal:
    Gold,14k Gold
  • Stone:
    Opal
  • Stone Cut:
    Mixed Cut
  • Weight:
    3.7 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.52 in (13 mm)Depth: 0.56 in (14 mm)Length: 3.55 in (90 mm)
  • Style:
    Victorian
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There are light bends to the pin stem. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV SS JN231stDibs: LU849319781892

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