Pendant - 18 kt. Yellow gold - Georgian 1820 Enamel
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Georgian 18K yellow gold pendant, circa 1820, featuring an oval grisaille enamel plaque with two cherubs, total weight 5.1 g, dimensions 2.24 cm by 4.00 cm, very good condition, no laboratory report.
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Description from the seller
A charming Georgian pendant, probably French or English and dating to around 1820, centred on an oval enamel plaque in grisaille. Two cherubs appear in soft shades of grey and white against a delicate pink ground, giving the scene a quiet, poetic quality. The image has that intimate, reflective character so often admired in early 19th century decorative art, while the gold surround frames it with warmth and restraint. A small jewel, but one with atmosphere.
Jewellery Type: pendant
Condition
very good condition
Country of origin
probably France or England
Style
Georgian
Style specifics
Oval enamel plaque in grisaille, showing two cherubs painted in shades of grey and white against a pink ground, within a gold surround. The plaque appears to reflect the refined taste for sentimental and allegorical enamel miniatures associated with the late Georgian period. The present gold mounting may be of later date than the enamel plaque itself.
Period
early 19th century, circa 1820
Source of inspiration
The scene appears to refer to artistic creation: one cherub is absorbed in drawing, with palette and brushes at his feet, while the second places a finger to his lips in a gesture of silence and raises the other hand, suggesting that artistic labour is guided by inspiration.
Theme
allegory of artistic inspiration
Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
Technique
Painted enamel in grisaille on an oval plaque, with the figures rendered in monochrome against a pink ground.
Extra information
The enamel plaque appears to be set within a gold mounting that may be of later date than the plaque itself.
Hallmarks
Marks and/or hallmarks present, but illegible.
Dimensions
2.24 cm x 4.00 cm (0.88 inch x 1.57 inch)
Weight
5,10 grams (3,28 dwt)
Adin Reference Nº
26065-0293
Copyright photography
Adin, fine antique jewellery
Seller's Story
Adin shares with their collection of vintage and antique jewellery over 4 decades of expertise. On our provider page, you get the experience of exploring our boutique, located in the world diamond center Antwerp. Elkan Wijnberg, Adin’s founder and CEO, is a member of the Belgian Chamber of Experts to the Courts of Justice and of both the British and American Society of Jewellery Historians.
A charming Georgian pendant, probably French or English and dating to around 1820, centred on an oval enamel plaque in grisaille. Two cherubs appear in soft shades of grey and white against a delicate pink ground, giving the scene a quiet, poetic quality. The image has that intimate, reflective character so often admired in early 19th century decorative art, while the gold surround frames it with warmth and restraint. A small jewel, but one with atmosphere.
Jewellery Type: pendant
Condition
very good condition
Country of origin
probably France or England
Style
Georgian
Style specifics
Oval enamel plaque in grisaille, showing two cherubs painted in shades of grey and white against a pink ground, within a gold surround. The plaque appears to reflect the refined taste for sentimental and allegorical enamel miniatures associated with the late Georgian period. The present gold mounting may be of later date than the enamel plaque itself.
Period
early 19th century, circa 1820
Source of inspiration
The scene appears to refer to artistic creation: one cherub is absorbed in drawing, with palette and brushes at his feet, while the second places a finger to his lips in a gesture of silence and raises the other hand, suggesting that artistic labour is guided by inspiration.
Theme
allegory of artistic inspiration
Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
Technique
Painted enamel in grisaille on an oval plaque, with the figures rendered in monochrome against a pink ground.
Extra information
The enamel plaque appears to be set within a gold mounting that may be of later date than the plaque itself.
Hallmarks
Marks and/or hallmarks present, but illegible.
Dimensions
2.24 cm x 4.00 cm (0.88 inch x 1.57 inch)
Weight
5,10 grams (3,28 dwt)
Adin Reference Nº
26065-0293
Copyright photography
Adin, fine antique jewellery
Seller's Story
Adin shares with their collection of vintage and antique jewellery over 4 decades of expertise. On our provider page, you get the experience of exploring our boutique, located in the world diamond center Antwerp. Elkan Wijnberg, Adin’s founder and CEO, is a member of the Belgian Chamber of Experts to the Courts of Justice and of both the British and American Society of Jewellery Historians.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Estimated period
1800-1850
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
18 kt.
Total weight
5.1 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Title additional information
Georgian 1820 Enamel
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