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Antique Victorian 15ct Rose Gold And Hand Painted Fire Enamel Cherub/Angel Pendant Circa 1880

Sale price$1,400.00 AUD

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Please note, boxes and chains are for display only unless otherwise stated.

A splendid piece of Victorian aesthetic this utterly charming Cherub pendant is a rare and increasingly hard to source in such fine condition.

Dating to around 1880 and presenting in near perfect condition for its 140 years, crafted from lush 15ct rose gold and featuring the most beautiful depiction of a Cherub seemingly riding a half crescent moon set with five creamy white half seed Pearls, and below a beautiful floral engraved garland.

The exquisite Cherub is hand painted and fire enameled in fine form, with pink rosy cheeks, blonde yellow highlight to his curls and stunning wings in royal and pale blue.

Measuring a lovely 3cm drop with the large original top ring which measures 7mm x 4mm which will accommodate a good size chain, the pendant itself measuring a pleasing 2.0cm.

Inscribed to the verso in ye-olde script we find the name ‘Willa’…The name Willa is a girl's name of German origin meaning "resolute protection". Willa has become increasingly fashionable”.  And possible short for Wilhelmina.

Wouldn’t it be lovely to know who Willa was and what her life was like 140 odd years ago!

Rare, beautiful, symbolic and in stunning condition, a must for the Victorian jewellery collector.

STONES
Natural half seed Pearl

MEASUREMENTS
Drop with oval bale - 3cm
Medallion without bale - 2.0cm
Oval bale 7mm x 4mm

ERA
Victorian 1837-1901

WEIGHT
2.49 Grams

MARKS
None - Tested as 15ct gold
Devotional to verso - ‘Willa’

CONDITION
Excellent antique condition.  Enamel work is beautiful, no losses or issues. Pearls are creamy white, no re-gluing. Inscription to verso ‘ Willa’. No repairs, no issues, beautiful.


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