Late Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Basilisk Stickpin chaumet Fully signed Cartier and tested

Fully signed Cartier and tested as 14 karat gold

Platinum-topped setting features pierced and scrolling motif with engraved details

Stock Number: We- 1801

Stamped with maker's mark and numbered

Total length: 2 1/16 inch

Late Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Basilisk Stickpin chaumet Fully signed Cartier and testedDesigned as the mythical creature basilisk, with a bird like face, serpent body, and wings With a matte gold finish and engraved detailing of scales and feathers Centering a claw set old European cut diamond, eye clean and white Maker's mark and stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Circa 1890 Creature measures: approx. 11 16 x 13 16 inch Total length: 2 5 8 inches Total weight: 2. 7 grams Writhing. Mighty. Beast. Stock Number: Br 2738