17th Nov, 2021 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
131
A Georgian enamel memorial pendant, the pear-shaped pink and white enamel panel decorated with a pair of winged cherubs holding a laurel wreath above a funerary urn, with the initials SW, bordered by a white enamel Italian inscription 'la stima il rammarico el dolore sempre rinova nel mio cuore', translated as 'the esteem, the regret and the pain always renewed in my heart', glazed locket verso containing hairwork spray, bordered by a black enamel inscription 'in memory of the best parent and most valuable friend', gold mounted, length 2.7cm
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £300 - £400
A Georgian enamel memorial pendant, the pear-shaped pink and white enamel panel decorated with a pair of winged cherubs holding a laurel wreath above a funerary urn, with the initials SW, bordered by a white enamel Italian inscription 'la stima il rammarico el dolore sempre rinova nel mio cuore', translated as 'the esteem, the regret and the pain always renewed in my heart', glazed locket verso containing hairwork spray, bordered by a black enamel inscription 'in memory of the best parent and most valuable friend', gold mounted, length 2.7cm
Heavy wear and rubbing to enamel winger cherubs, causing losses to the detail. Scattered scuffs, scratches, chips and nicks throughout the enamel and mount to both sides, with some losses to the enamel. Dust and dirt residue to hair compartment, scuffs and nicks to glazed panel. The hinge is functioning and the pendant opens/closes tightly. Width 1.95cm. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 5.8gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 17th Nov, 2021
