A refined 15ct gold stickpin capturing the iconic winged lion of St. Mark in exquisite detail. The piece features an open book engraved with "Pax tibi Marce, evangelista meus"—the legendary Latin greeting meaning "Peace be with you, Mark, my evangelist." According to tradition, an angel spoke these words to St. Mark the Evangelist, foretelling that his remains would rest in Venice. This same inscription adorns the book held by the Winged Lion of St. Mark, the enduring emblem of the Venetian Republic. A distinctive accessory steeped in Renaissance history and religious symbolism.

The Details

• Circa: 1870
• Weight: 3.7g
• Head dimensions: 2 x 2.1cm
• Hallmark: Tests as 15ct gold