Saint Mark Charm | Winged Lion Charm person charm 9 inches by 2

9 inches by 2

lending this piece both romantic and historical resonance

The pendant features a moonstone drop accented with a pearl studded fly dangling beneath a matching moonstone surmount

The reverse side of the porcelain is stamped with a "V" and the number 7 (presumably a maker's mark)

this stickpin is a fine example of mythological design in early 20th-century jewelry

Saint Mark Charm | Winged Lion Charm person charm 9 inches by 2Saint Mark was a close follower of Jesus and author of the second gospel in the New Testament. This 10k gold charm was converted from an antique stick pin (circa 1860 1880) by removing the stem and adding a jump ring bail. It features the winged lion symbol of St. Mark with his paw resting on a bible set against green enamel and haloed in emeralds. The charm measures 0. 8 inches from the top of the jump ring to bottom by 0. 55 inches wide, and it