Victorian Scottish 18ct Gold Horse Head with Garter Belt Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult This lovely 9ct whistle was

This lovely 9ct whistle was made in 1973 and functions as both a pendant and charm

The scale and geometry of the brooch give it a magnificent silhouette

why the motif gained popularity in America is slightly different story

fading into the past

It is beautifully made and has a sculptural effect to it

Victorian Scottish 18ct Gold Horse Head with Garter Belt Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult This lovely 9ct whistle wasA wonderful horse tie pin, which looks like a three dimensional heraldic crest. The head of the animal is beautifully modelled, and each eye is a tiny ruby. Around its neck is a garter belt. This tie pin could possibly represent a Scottish clan crest, such as the Horsburgh Clan Crest or the Tait Clan Crest (there may be others). The pin looks superb on a colourful silk tie. All our pins come with stoppers