A late 19th/early 20th century enamel and diamond pendant, decorated with the profile of a cherub amongst clouds in shades of yellow, pink, grey and white enamel, with lasque-cut diamond set winged collar, the reverse inscribed 'Pauline', suspended from a trace-link chain, pendant length 2.25cm, chain length 28.5cm
Sold for £950
Estimated at £150 - £250
A late 19th/early 20th century enamel and diamond pendant, decorated with the profile of a cherub amongst clouds in shades of yellow, pink, grey and white enamel, with lasque-cut diamond set winged collar, the reverse inscribed 'Pauline', suspended from a trace-link chain, pendant length 2.25cm, chain length 28.5cm
Surface wear, nicks and scuffs to pendant, indistinct marks to loop fitting. Diamonds have a typically greyish, fractured appearance. Diameter of panel 1.55cm. Chain appears to be later, with surface wear and indistinct marks to the fittings. One of the end loops has a dark solder repair. Metal standards are untested. Gross weights approximately: pendant 2gm, chain 1.4gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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