Mid-Century Fly Charm stick pins Crafted in 18ct rose gold

Crafted in 18ct rose gold

with granulated and engraved gold embellishment to the head and shoulders and a fluted band

The band is crafted in 18ct white gold and it dates from the 1920s

complete with finely textured leaves

with slender claw settings making use of the strength and ductility of the latter metal

Mid-Century Fly Charm stick pins Crafted in 18ct rose goldRESERVED Cool gold fly charm made in Italy during the 1950s. Built in 18 carat gold and surprisingly weighty, it's beautifully crafted with a fine textured finish to the wings and remarkable detailing to the head and abdomen. The Italian assay stamp indicates it was made by Caldana Girolamo di Cesare of Vicenza. As well as representing human mortality as a form of memento mori flies have been historically associated with secrets and secret keeping.