Description

Mythological Lion is a 15 karat Yellow Gold Chimera Victorian Pin.  This beauty has a Lion’s head with a prong set .10 carat Old Mine Cut Diamond in its’ mouth.  The upper body is serpentine style with fish like scales.  The balance of the body curls over to form a very detailed circle with the tail sticking out.  The coiled body has beaded circular rows with a small inner circle of dots.  The tail has the same design but the tip is slightly curved with a solid gold surface.   Pin measures 2 1/4″ x 3/4″.   Circa 1860’s.