Lot 562 , A 19th century French? base metal and cream enamel skull head stick pin, in the manner of Trouve & Cadet-Picard, overall 73mm.

A 19th century French? base metal and cream enamel skull head stick pin, in the manner of Trouve & Cadet-Picard, with hinged jaw and moving eyes (a.f.), overall 73mm.
Estimate £700-1,000

When the collar is pushed upwards, both the eyes and jaws move. If the jaw is moved alone the eyes do not move. The movement is operated by some kind of ratchet system.


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Sold for £800