Lot Essay
cf. David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery", Antique Collectors' Club, Suffolk, 1989, page 89, plate 94
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AN ANTIQUE MULTI-GEM PENDANT NECKLACE
The milky chalcedony Maltese cross centering upon a square gold floral plaque, set with the message "Regard" in gemstones, within a chased gold foliate frame, enhanced by ruby collets, the reverse revealing a compartment (cover deficient), suspended from a chain of later addition, pendant circa 1830, chain 29 ins., in a S.J. Phillips red leather retailer's case (2)
The milky chalcedony Maltese cross centering upon a square gold floral plaque, set with the message "Regard" in gemstones, within a chased gold foliate frame, enhanced by ruby collets, the reverse revealing a compartment (cover deficient), suspended from a chain of later addition, pendant circa 1830, chain 29 ins., in a S.J. Phillips red leather retailer's case (2)
Special notice
This lot is exempt from Sales Tax.