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Victorian 18ct Gold & Enamel Bible on a Cushion Pendant

739F
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A very unusual mid-Victorian (c.1850) Royal blue enamel cushion pendant with a gold bible on top, opening to reveal a locket compartment. On the reverse is another oval locket compartment. Attached to each corner of the cushion are four triple tassels with a natural pearl at the end of each one.

Ollys Pick

A rare and beautifully made piece

Item Number
739F
Measurements
0.9 in / 2.3 cm in width by 1.1 in / 2.7 cm in height
Bible ½ in / 1.2 cm in width by 0.6 in / 1.4 cm in height
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold
Condition
Very good, very slight chip on reverse to bottom let enamel
Discovered
10 years ago
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