Heavy scuffs, scratches, chips and crazing to the glazing, which partly obscures the view of the portraits beneath. Losses, patchy discolouration, scuffs and scratches to the miniatures on both sides. The mount has scuffs, scratches, chips and nicks throughout, with dents/dings and occasional fine splits. Some of the scalloped panels are split, dented or mis-shapen. The loop fitting has been heavily filed to one side. Dimensions of pendant approx. 4.3cm x 3.5cm x 1cm depth. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 29gm.

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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 23rd Mar, 2022

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