Description:

**Originally Listed At $400**

Western Europe, Neoclassical Period, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful pendant of rectangular form with a setting, spiraling upper element, and suspension loop all formed from 55.04% gold. Within the intricate bezel is a vermilion-hued glass pendant featuring 2 distinct images, 1 on each side. One side of the pendant bears a left-facing intaglio of a man wearing a helmet that is surmounted by a petite dragon with a gaping mouth, perhaps representing St. George. The second side of the pendant features a carved, left-facing cameo of the Roman goddess Minerva (Greek Athena) whose Corinthian-style helmet is also topped with a petite dragon. Intriguing and fashionable! Size (setting): 0.63" W x 1.3" H (1.6 cm x 3.3 cm); (pendant): 0.57" W x 0.78" H (1.4 cm x 2 cm); (necklace cord): 22.25" L (56.5 cm); metal quality: 55.04% gold (equivalent to 12K+); 39% copper, 5% silver; weight: 6.6 grams

Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#169471

  • Condition: Wearable as shown and strung in modern times. Gold setting and glass pendant are from the Neoclassical period; necklace strand is modern. Minor abrasions to glass pendant and gold setting, otherwise intact and very good. Great preservation to finer details on both sides of pendant.

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