The Noble Sport

Antique Stirrup Sporting Stick Pin with Pearl in Gold, Germany, c. 1900

€ 198.00 ^*

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Antique Stirrup Sporting Stick Pin with Pearl in Gold, Germany, c. 1900

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Equestrian sport has been known as the sport of kings since time immemorial, but it has also been the passion of the aristocracy and bourgeoisie for centuries. To this day, the big races such as Ascot or the Epson Derby are highlights of social life, where seeing and being seen is at least as important as the sport itself. This antique pin from the turn of the last century is dedicated to equestrian sport. It is a typical representative of so-called "novelty jewelry" and features a finely crafted gold stirrup as a showpiece. A natural pearl shimmers at the end of its detailed strap. Fine gold plating gives the showpiece a velvety sheen. The pin, made in Germany around 1900, is beautifully preserved. Worn on a lapel, blouse or tie, it is the perfect piece of jewelry for all friends of equestrian sports.

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In the late 19th century, a new type of jewelry emerged that had never been seen before: so-called "novelty jewelry" caused a sensation with its new, surprising and previously unthinkable shapes and material combinations: birds suddenly settled on swings and became earrings. Many everyday objects found their way onto the lapels of ladies and gentlemen, such as tennis rackets, golf clubs and stamps, but the technical world was also reflected in this fashion. Machines, miniature automobiles and the new telephone were surprising focal points. The purpose of these items was to provide a starting point for conversation in society. At birthday parties, a brooch with the year of birth of the person being celebrated could be a nice gesture, while a fox brooch could complement the wardrobe on a hunting trip. Even skulls with batteries glowing from their eyes were offered to add a macabre yet cheerful accent to a dinner party. The jewelry was not exclusively costume jewelry. Many pieces were of course designed for one-off use and made from inexpensive materials. The ever-advancing industrialization of the jewelry sector suddenly made it possible to mass-produce gold-plated and even gold-coloured brooches and pendants. But renowned goldsmiths also created small novelty pieces made from precious metals and set with luxurious stones: After all, the fashion for the curious, surprising and cheerful was alive and well in all levels of society: in fact, the royal family in Great Britain even took on a pioneering role here - and with their use of jewels set the standard by which their subjects then wanted to be measured. You can find out more about this fascinating topic in Charlotte Gere / Judy Rudoe: Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria, London 2010, pp. 190-247.

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The Noble Sport

€ 198.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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