Of Taxidermy / Mourning interest. A highly unusual Victorian...

Of Taxidermy / Mourning interest. A highly unusual Victorian novelty stick pin, the circular gold mount enclosing a preserved specimen, believed to be a taxidermied dog’s nose (likely a small terrier or similar), retaining the natural textured surface and surrounding short fur, set within a plain circular gold bezel, fitted with a slender gold pin stem, England, 19th century, presented within a Victorian leather stick pin jeweller’s box, the hinged cover revealing a fitted interior and crowned monogram to interior, possibly referencing a royal or aristocratic connection, 4.8 grams, 76mm, 18mm diameter

Estimate:$529.53

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