A solid eighteen carat gold and vitreous enamel and diamond stick pin featuring a yacht burgee.  The yacht club burgee flag is a unique flag that represents each yacht club across the world, and is flown by members of the club's on their yachts. The hand painted flag in this case has so far not been identified.

This is the most high quality version of these very popular stick pins they made.  Rather than sterling, or nine carat gold, this is eighteen carat gold.  The actual flag pole portion is micro pavé set with old mine cut diamonds, with the pole itself being oxidized to give it move contrast to the brightness of the enamel flag, and to let the diamonds pop against the black. 

The fabulous and high quality stick pin was made by famed jeweller to the sailing community; Benzie of Cowes.  Founded in 1862 by Simpson Benzie, on the Isle of Cowes, it was a specialist in nautical themed jewellery of the highest quality.  Alongside this, Mr. Benzie kept the "Benzie Ball" atop the shop which was, for many years, the chief time-keeper for the Royal Navy in the Eastern Solent.  At various times during its illustrious history it has held no fewer than eight Royal Warrants. A Benzie clock hung on a bulkhead on the Royal Yacht, Britannia. Made in Birmingham, England, 1924.  The maker is stamped 'Benzie' can be found on the back of the flag.  The stick pin is also in its original fitted Benzie of Cowes stick pin box that will accompany the pin upon purchase.

Made in England, circa 1920's, the pin is presented in excellent condition.