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Antique Enamel Diamond and Gold Locket Pendant Depicting Minerva, Circa 1877

$15,986.21
£11,800
€13,793.11
CA$22,063.36
A$24,715.84
CHF 12,855.31
MX$301,482.30
NOK 163,665.20
SEK 154,324.62
DKK 102,947.98

About the Item

An antique enamel, diamond and gold locket pendant, with a domed enamel centre plaque, depicting the goddess Minerva, in monochrome white and grey highlighted with gold, on a brown background, signed AM, in an oval and rectangle frame, surrounded by tiny rose-cut diamonds, with an oval, Etruscan style, embossed border of flowers, arrows and foliage, in yellow and rose gold, on a similarly embossed bail, the back is polished and engraved, with the dates, June 19th..1850. June 19th..1877., in gothic script. Inside is a picture locket, in the back section, the back plate has engine turned decoration, with a scratched inventory mark, 1441, on the outer edge. In the front section is a smaller picture locket, over the counter enamelled plaque back, in an oval and rectangle frame. The original inserts are present on both sides, mounted in gold, circa 1877. Please note this listing does not include a chain.
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  • Weight:
    31.5 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.6 in (40.5 mm)Width: 1.29 in (32.6 mm)Length: 2.23 in (56.6 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1877
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S30524P21stDibs: LU389223187412

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