{"product_id":"antique-cameo-stick-pin","title":"Antique Cameo Stick Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eCirca 1900, an adorable antique stick pin (or tie pin) often worn at the time on a cravat at the neck as a touch of individuality. A hand carved shell Cameo of clasped hands simply mounted in mellow 9ct yellow Gold including the twisted pin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Roman times the joining of the right hands; \u003cem\u003edextrarum iunctio was\u003c\/em\u003e a symbolism of harmony, affinity, friendship, and loyalty and are seen in many jewellery items. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe right hand, consecrated by the deity, was a symbolism of fidelity and as such often gifted as love tokens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso historically known as “Fede” from the Italian phrase \u003cem\u003emani in fede “\u003c\/em\u003ehands clasped in faith\u003cem\u003e”.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe right hand is also proffered in business when dealing a deal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ePerhaps this piece was originally gifted to a groom on the day of their wedding, or an anniversary, it would certainly be a sentimental gift today  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 5.5cm lengthwise. Read more about Stick Pins and their significance in this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/articles\/a-glance-at-scarf-pins-tie-pins-and-stick-pins-for-aspiring-collectors\"\u003earticle by Sotheby's. \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWe can provide a protective stopper to the pin end. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360133497129,"sku":"#72970","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/72970-antique-cameo-stick-pin-01.jpg?v=1702726697","url":"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/products\/antique-cameo-stick-pin","provider":"Fetheray","version":"1.0","type":"link"}