Items Similar to Antique Stick Pin with Carved Opal Bust of a Man attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16
Antique Stick Pin with Carved Opal Bust of a Man attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt
About the Item
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
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
1stDibs seller since 2017
729 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Philadelphia, PA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllAntique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin
In 14k gold.
Depicting the bust of a North African or Arab man with a turban headdress.
Simply a wonderful Ethnographic stick pin!
Date:
Early 20th Centu...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Gold, Pink Opal, & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, opal, and diamond stick pin.
With a 18k gold head and 14k gold pin.
Center set with an oval pink opal cabochon that is surrounded by a halo of 24 prong-set dia...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Antique Gold Nugget Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin.
Comprised of (what appears to be prospected) gold nugget set with a bail and suspended from a pin. The nugget swings and moves on the pin.
The gold nugget...
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold, Opal, & Diamond Clover Shaped Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Edwardian 14k gold, opal and diamond stick pin.
With three opal cabochons prong set in 14k gold in a clover shape and a small round cut diamond is set at their center.
...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning Stick Pin with Gold, Pearls, and Garnets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georgian hair art memorial or mourning stick pin.
With braided hair behind glass in a gold setting and surrounded by seed pearls and garnets...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique Edwardian Moonstone Cabochon & Gold Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Edwardian gold and moonstone stickpin.
With a smooth, oval moonstone cabochon bezel set in 10k gold with decorative oval frame....
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Gold
You May Also Like
Tiffany & Co. Opal and Demantoid Snake Stick Pin
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A miniature work of art by Tiffany & Co, this exquisitely crafted stick pin features a sinuous snake set with vibrant apple green demantoid garnets, slithering up the side of a glowi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Carved Dog Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Carved Bone Dog Stick Pin. This gorgeous Victorian stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold and carved bone. This pin features an intricate...
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal Pendant Stick Pin Antique Yellow Gold Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's Art Deco Opal Pendant Stick Pin Antique Yellow Gold
Featuring a Genuine Natural Round Cabochon Opal Gemston...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Art Nouveau Opal Set Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and set with rose cut diamonds and a cabochon opal, this stick pin was made by esteemed jewellers, Tiffany & Company. The 18 karat yellow gold mount...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Riverdale, NY
Louis Comfort Tiffany Opal and Filigree Stick Pin. Cabochon opal bezel set within a filigree frame of platinum openwork, set on a yellow gold 18k shaft. T...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Opal Stick Pin #19807
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Stick Pin
This stunning stick pin was crafted from 14K yellow gold and features a gorgeous white opal stone!
Pin length: 73.6mm
...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Jewellery York
Carved Opal
London Opal
Opal Victorian 14k
14k Stick Pin
14k Gold Stick Pin
Tiffany 14k Gold Brooches
Tiffany 14k Brooch
Feather Brooch Pin
Rough Opal
Antique Opal Brooch
Antique Opal Brooches
Victorian Stick Pin
Victorian Cameo Pin
14k Gold Cameo Pin
Return To Tiffany Gold
Tiffany And Co 14k Brooches
Idar Oberstein