A Victorian reverse painted crystal stickpin, the oval crystal depicting a goldfinch sat amidst oak tree branches with leaves and acorns, the crystal collet set within a ropetwist and bead mount, mounted in yellow gold, stickpin head length 22mm. £300-500

The goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), is a member of the finch family, and is native to Europe. It has a red face and a black-and-white head, buff chest, black wings with a broad yellow bar and black tail.