This antique fox stick pin has piercing ruby eyes. This dark colored fox is hand crafted with natural ruby eyes. This tie pin measures L3". The fierce fox is: L1" x 1/2" tall. 10kt gold, acid tested, not marked. Stickpins were a popular accessory in the early early to mid 1800s. Gentlemen wore them as a tie pin. These fashionable pins would often be in animal, hunting or sporting motifs, so that they would not appear feminine. Stickpins would often be made as mourning or souvenir pins. Circa mid 1800s.