Antique 14K Gold Motor Car Stick Pin
An Early Motoring Motif Rendered in Remarkable Gold Detail
This distinctive antique stick pin is designed as an early open touring car, finely rendered in 14K yellow gold. Despite its miniature scale, the automobile is articulated with impressive detail, including spoked wheels, curved fenders, running boards, headlamps, an open passenger compartment and the characteristic elongated body of an early motor car.
The design captures the excitement surrounding automobile travel during the early twentieth century, when motor cars represented innovation, independence and modern luxury. Carefully modeled contours and varied surface textures give the vehicle depth and definition, allowing its mechanical details to remain clearly visible when viewed from the side.
Attached to a slender gold pin, this unusual figural jewel may be worn on a lapel, tie, scarf or displayed as part of a collection. Its combination of antique jewelry craftsmanship and early automotive history makes it particularly appealing to collectors of motoring memorabilia, figural jewelry and antique stick pins.
Key Features
- Metal: 14K yellow gold
- Design: Early open touring car
- Form: Three-dimensional figural automobile
- Details: Spoked wheels, fenders, headlamps, running boards and open passenger compartment
- Period: Antique
- Stick Pin Length: Approx. 3 inches
- Car Dimensions: 19 by 8 mm
- Weight: 2.3 grams
- Condition: Excellent antique condition, with wear consistent with age
Collector’s Note’s Note
This is a particularly engaging example of early motoring jewelry. Automobile-themed jewels becamepieces became were became fashionable increasingly fashionablepopular as motor cars transformed travel and society during thein the early twentieth century. Today Collectors may appreciate this stick pin both as a finely detailed gold jewel and as a miniature artifact from the pioneering age of motoring.
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Buying fine jewelry online takes trust, especially at this level. DSF Antique Jewelry is a New York–based dealer with over 50 years of fine jewelry expertise. Every piece is examined for authenticity and condition before it is listed — we assess hallmarks, maker's marks, metal content, gemstones, and construction consistent with the stated period or designer. For signed pieces such as Cartier, Buccellati, or Van Cleef & Arpels, we verify maker's marks and signatures. We're glad to send additional photographs of any hallmark, or speak with you directly, before you decide.
Why does antique gold look different, and is surface wear normal?
Antique pieces were often made in gold standards less common today, such as 15ct (used in Britain only between 1854 and 1932), 9ct, or higher-karat continental gold, which give a warmer tone than typical modern 14k. Light surface wear, softened edges, and a gentle patina are normal and expected on antique jewelry — they reflect the age and authenticity of the piece, not flaws. We describe the true condition of every item honestly in its listing.
What do the hallmarks and maker's marks mean?
Hallmarks are small stamped marks that identify the metal standard, and often the maker, assay office, and date. They are one of the best tools for authenticating antique jewelry. We identify and explain the marks we find on each piece in its description, and we're happy to send close-up photographs of any hallmark on request so you can see exactly what you're buying.
Can pieces be resized or adjusted?
It depends on the piece. Many antique rings can be resized, but bands with all-around engraving, thin shanks, or gemstones near the base may be limited in how far they can safely go, and some pieces are best left as-is to preserve their integrity. We list each item's measurements as they currently are. If you're unsure whether something can be safely adjusted, contact us before buying and we'll give you an honest assessment for that specific piece.
How should I care for and store fine jewelry?
Clean gently with a soft cloth, avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and chlorine, and store pieces separately so they don't scratch one another. Remove rings and bracelets for heavy manual tasks. Antique gold is softer than modern alloys, so period pieces are best enjoyed with normal care. Treated well, fine antique jewelry lasts for generations — many of our pieces are already a century or more old and still beautiful.
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