Antique Victorian French Virgin Mary and Baby 18ct Gold Natural Pearl Pendant

Antique Victorian French Virgin Mary and Baby 18ct Gold Natural Pearl Pendant

Virgin Mary and Baby

This impressive antique Victorian Virgin Mary and baby 18ct gold natural pearl pendant, 1870 ca, is of French origin, bears French hallmark
A large and outstanding example comes in its original box from Paris
Beautiful religious artwork handcrafted of solid 18ct gold
The miniature itself is 29 x 25 mm depicting a very tender portrait of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus beautifully painted to impressed
Set in a raised rub over mount within a frame of natural split pearls running along the whole oval and the bail too
The reverse shows mother of pearl backing and a pin work that allows it wearing as a central piece on a ribbon by removing the gold bail
The pendant measures 52 x 34 mm. without the bail 38 mm. the bail
Very good condition commensurate to age and use

Can be a meaningful gift for a special one or a sacred treasure for yourself

Further Details Below

Metal: 18ct yellow gold
Hallmarks: French assay
Gems: 45 half natural (not cultured) pearls ranging from 1 to 4 mm. – 1 miniature of 29 x 25 mm.
Measures: 54 x 34 mm. (h. x w.)
Weight: 14 grams
Condition: very good commensurate to age and use