Bidspirit auction | Arthur Sowden Hand-Cut Coin Tie

Arthur Sowden Hand-Cut Coin Tie Tack Isle of Man Rugby Motif A 22ct gold-plated tie tack featuring a hand-cut Isle of Man one-penny coin. The central motif is hand-cut to highlight a rugby ball design, set within a circular outer frame. The piece utilizes a post and clutch-back fastener mechanism, which is connected via a curb link safety chain to a T-bar. The item is accompanied by its original presentation box and two informational slips from the maker. Documentation identifies the maker as Arthur Sowden trading as Coin Craft, based in Llanishen, Cardiff. The accompanying handwritten slip identifies the coin as an Isle of Man one penny with a rugby motif and records a purchase date of December 2000. No hallmarks or maker's marks are visible on the metalwork itself.