Gene Chilton carved Sterling silver tie tack or pin

This Sterling Silver tie tack or pin by Gene Chilton is a versatile piece of jewelry. The pin is 9mm x 13mm. It has a Rhodium coating to prevent tarnish. The back closure is not Silver. The pin is marked Sterling, but is not signed by Gene.  This pin can be used as a tie tack, hat pin, lapel pin…endless possibilities.  This pin is part of a collection done by Gene a number of years ago. It is new, unworn and unused. This is a beautiful pin, carved by a very skilled artist.