Mourning Item Description

Item: Sepia memorial pendant with blue and white enamel

Reference #: 5706

Status:

Dimensions: approx. 1 inch by 1 and 1/2 inches

Condition: excellent; no damage to enamel; glass on the back may not be original but I am not sure. Some of the seed pearls making up the "c" appear to be missing but they are not lose in the hairwork.

Year: 1780-1800

Description: This pendant is of the finest quality and rich with symbolism. The workmanship is simply exquisite. The sepia painting incorporates several colors and is on ivory. The 9kt. rose gold frame has blue and white enamel on the front outlining the sepia painting. Note the dog, which symbolized fidelity and loyalty. The two doves, symbolizing eternal life and the eternal spirit sit up a tomb. The two woman, arms entwined around each other in comfort, are pointing to the tomb. AND then, there is the beautiful work on the back. Click here to view the back: 5706a.jpg The initial "C" is made of tiny seed pearls and placed over the hairwork. To see a view of the front in greater detail, click here: 5706.jpg and the back in very high resolution: 5706cl.jpg