A charming Victorian novelty pendant modelled as the head of a dog, the head formed from a large naturally irregular baroque pearl, its contours cleverly incorporated into the animal’s features.
The dog with ruby-set eyes, mounted with a gold collar set with alternating rubies and rose-cut diamonds, and further accented by a small pearl pendant. Suspended from a gold bale.
Details:
Gross weight: approximately 8.2g
Height: approximately 21mm
Length: approximately 25mm
Width: approximately 16mm
Circa late 19th century.
A charming Victorian novelty pendant modelled as the head of a dog, the head formed from a large naturally irregular baroque pearl, its contours cleverly incorporated into the animal’s features.
The dog with ruby-set eyes, mounted with a gold collar set with alternating rubies and rose-cut diamonds, and further accented by a small pearl pendant. Suspended from a gold bale.
Details:
Gross weight: approximately 8.2g
Height: approximately 21mm
Length: approximately 25mm
Width: approximately 16mm
Circa late 19th century.