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Find Out MoreAn 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold French, early 19th Century pendant, set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. pearls onto blue glass with a black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. urn and flower motif. It is an impressive piece of jewellery, very well made and unusual. It hinges open on the back and originally would had held a lock of hair. It looks fantastic on a black velvet ribbon.
At the time, France had lost a lot of men due to The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) which were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions. It produced a brief period of French domination over most of continental Europe. It is likely this pendant was specially commissioned in memory of a loved one that died during this time.
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French eagle's head (for 18ct gold )
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