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Egyptian Revival c.1900 German Silver Gilt and Plique-à-Jour Antique Pendant

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This outstanding Egyptian Revival pendant dates from c.1900 and was most likely created in Germany. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This pendant is constructed from silver gilt. It is stamped on its reverse with 900. A silver mark commonly associated with pieces made in Germany. The pendant features an Egyptian Revival bird motif, perhaps a depiction of the god Horus, a mythical Ba bird or an Ibis. The wings and tail of the bird are enhanced with green Plique-á-Jour enamel and enamel. The body of the bird is accented with a bezel set, oval cut, green paste stone. The pendant measures 5.25cm x 2cm. The bail for the pendant is suspended above with two chains. It has a drop of 2.5cm. A Short History... Enamelling is a technique closely associated with the jewellery of the early 1900s. The Plique à Jour form of enamel work was particularly prevalent at the time. A French term - it translates as “letting in the daylight”. Working similar to a stained glass window, Plique à Jour work has a metal outline filled with various coloured and transparent, glass-like enamels. Plique-à-jour provides a natural translucency, similar to that found in nature, which made it ideal for rendering leaves, flowers and wings. Although unmarked, this piece bears a strong resemblance to signed jewels by the German designer and painter Georg Kleemann. I have had in my possession another Egyptian Revival bird Plique à Jour pendant necklace of similar construction and design to this one, which had a Kleemann mark to the reverse. This piece is, therefore, most likely to be one of his designs. Wear it With... Suspend this pendant from a delicate silver gilt chain in a v-neckline to allow the enamel to really capture the light.
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    Width: 0.79 in (20 mm)Length: 2.07 in (52.5 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1900
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  • Seller Location:
    Skelmersdale, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3689226464502

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