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GABRIEL HERMELING. AN IMPRESSIVE ANTIQUE ENAMEL AMETHYST AND DIAMOND CROSS PENDANT ON A CHAIN
The cross set with ten step-cut amethysts centring an enamel circle with the words "Caritas Numquam Excidit" and a rose-cut diamond-set cluster, at the Cardinal points decorated with rectangular enamel plaques depicting the Virgin Mary, the Apostle Peter, Saint Joseph and a bishop Saint within a half-pearl decorated frame. The cross surmounted by an old-cut diamond and two enamelled angeles holding a pearl, on a solid chain of fantasy links, the back opening to reveal a reliquary compartment, length chain 100 cm, fitted purple velvet case by Gabriel Hermeling, Köln, circa 1880
This cross was made for Monsigneur Peter Lausberg of Colone (2)
The cross set with ten step-cut amethysts centring an enamel circle with the words "Caritas Numquam Excidit" and a rose-cut diamond-set cluster, at the Cardinal points decorated with rectangular enamel plaques depicting the Virgin Mary, the Apostle Peter, Saint Joseph and a bishop Saint within a half-pearl decorated frame. The cross surmounted by an old-cut diamond and two enamelled angeles holding a pearl, on a solid chain of fantasy links, the back opening to reveal a reliquary compartment, length chain 100 cm, fitted purple velvet case by Gabriel Hermeling, Köln, circa 1880
This cross was made for Monsigneur Peter Lausberg of Colone (2)
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