Victorian 18ct Gold Coronet & Monogram Tie Pin That Belonged To The 4th Duke Of Wellington

A beautifully executed 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold tie pin that was made circa 1880-1900.  Above is a Ducal Coronet with green and pink enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. to imitate gemstones and strawberry leaves above. Below is a monogram WA for Arthur Wellesley the 4th Duke of Wellington set with graduated turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms.  In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after. and naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearls.  Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of Wellington, KG, GCVO, DL, styled Lord Arthur Wellesley from 1884 to 1900, was a British peer and politician, and a member of the well-known Wellesley family. He joined the military and served in the Household Division.  A very smart look when worn. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.