Georgian Labradorite Monkey Head Stick Pin sardonyx " and they form a

" and they form a sort of trapdoor over the opening in the shell

The bloodstone panel has been carved with an intaglio depiction of a frog wearing a crown

The piece has been crafted as stylized snakes

The HMS Victorian is a 104 gun ship of the line

arranged around two birds (possibly collared doves) and a chick - the latter sitting on top of a turquoise cabochon

Georgian Labradorite Monkey Head Stick Pin sardonyx " and they form aDATE: Georgian, c. 1790 An unusual Georgian stick pin set with a carved labradorite monkey head, set with ruby cabochon eyes. The stone shimmers beautifully, with various shades of blue that form a striking contrast with the red eyes. It dates from the late 18th Century, modelled in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Labradorite and Ruby MEASUREMENTS Head: 10. 8 x 9. 8mm Length of pin: 6. 0cm WEIGHT 1. 9g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold