Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used Now that minimalism is

Now that minimalism is

This would have been a deeply sentimental jewel when first made

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Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used Now that minimalism isA striking French Art Nouveau tie pin in 18ct gold, modelled as a winged griffin holding a diamond in its mouth. The detail of the goldwork, from the creatures fierce expression to its coiled tail and outstretched wings, captures the imagination and artistry of the period. The griffin, half lion and half eagle, has been a powerful symbol since antiquity, representing strength, courage, and protection. In the Art Nouveau era, French jewellers often