Antique
jewelry and other fine antique items from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
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Antique
jewelry and other fine antique items from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
eras
E-mail Darlene
Antique jewelry> mourning jewelry
Reference #: 8289
Status: for sale
Dimensions: 1 and 1/3 by 1 and 1/2 inches;
(3.5 cm by 3.8 cm)
Condition: excellent; high carat yellow gold frame;
painting on ivory
Year: 1780-1810
Price: $1495.00
Description: Unique and lovely Georgian pendant
commemorates the death of a dear friend. The miniature
depicts a young woman pointing towards heaven. She is
leaning on a tomb with "L'Amitie" written on it. This
French phase is used only to describe a very close friend.
The frame of this pendant/brooch is beautifully made. Note
also please that it contains seed pearls which symbolize tears. To see other images of this item, please click here:
photo1 and photo2 and
photo3 and photo4
