Painted Enamel and Mother of Pearl, 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant - Antique French Circa 1880

Description

This exceptional, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold, mother of pearl and enamel.

The pendant displays a feature hand painted miniature enamel and mother of pearl plaque depicting a pastoral scene of a young lady in period, peasant dress strolling barefoot in the countryside, accompanied by two dogs.

The miniature is simply painted in subtle shades of grey and delicate pink.

This exceptional antique enamel pendant is held within a feature pierced decorated interlacing 18ct yellow gold oval frame.

The reverse of this French pendant is plain and unembellished apart from the French gold guarantee mark (eagle's head) struck to the frame.

The pendant is suspended via a pierced decorated ring loop attachment to the upper border from a contemporary 46cm/18", 18 ct yellow gold trace chain which secures to the reverse with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring clasp.

The chain may be replaced with a chain of the same quality, in a style or length to meet your personal requirements.

View the complete range of antique jewellery at AC Silver