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Lovely Antique Continental Portrait Pendant Necklace – Circa 1900
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Lovely Antique Continental Portrait Pendant Necklace – Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 November 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Description

A Lovely Antique Continental Portrait Pendant Necklace featuring a portrait of a serene young woman, set in a warm gilt frame and paired with a matching gold-plated chain. Presented in a velvet and silk lined box – circa 1900.

* Reflective of Victorian tastes for sentimental portraiture, classical themes, and the art of miniature painting - often gifted or worn as keepsakes.

Measurements:

Height: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Width: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Total weight: 120g

In good condition – The portrait is vivid and intact with no visible flaking. The gilt finish shows minor age-appropriate wear. The chain and clasp are secure.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Pendant Necklace to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155187
Dealers Internal Reference
P51514
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***IMPORTANT NOTE***

Dear customers,

Just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be on vacation from Wednesday, 7th October 2026 through to Wednesday, 14th October 2026, so the shop will be closed during this time.

If you have an order already in process, please rest assured I’ll be keeping a close eye on any messages relating to it - and I’ll address any issues as soon as I can. Items are still available to purchase, and all new orders received while I’m away will be processed promptly when the shop reopens on Thursday, 15th October 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Warmest wishes,

Jozef

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A Lovely Antique Continental Portrait Pendant Necklace featuring a portrait of a serene young woman, set in a warm gilt frame and paired with a matching gold-plated chain. Presented in a velvet and silk lined box – circa 1900.
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Reflective of Victorian tastes for sentimental portraiture, classical themes, and the art of miniature painting - often gifted or worn as keepsakes.
Kingsdown Antiques
fig 1. An oval gold portrait pendant necklace featuring a hand-painted miniature of a woman, resting in a vintage presentation box.
fig 1. Lovely Antique Continental Portrait Pendant Necklace – Circa 1900

Measurements:

Height: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Width: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Total weight: 120g

In good condition – The portrait is vivid and intact with no visible flaking. The gilt finish shows minor age-appropriate wear. The chain and clasp are secure.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Pendant Necklace to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155187
Dealers Internal Ref
P51514
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An oval gold portrait pendant necklace featuring a hand-painted miniature of a woman, resting in a vintage presentation box.
Lovely Antique Continental Portrait Pendant Necklace – circa 1900
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An oval gold portrait pendant necklace featuring a hand-painted miniature of a woman, resting in a vintage presentation box.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectNecklaces
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGold, enamel, glass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted portrait, Oval bezel setting, Rope chain border, Curb link chain
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Portrait miniatures originated in the 16th century as limned portraiture on vellum or card, later evolving in the 18th and 19th centuries into hand-painted enamels or watercolours on ivory, ceramic, or porcelain, frequently set into gold frames as wearable keepsakes or mourning jewellery.

These pieces typically feature a delicate hand-painted artwork protected by glass or rock crystal, housed within a frame crafted from yellow gold, gilt metal, or rolled gold, often accompanied by a fine link chain.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the brushwork under magnification for stippling or fine lines typical of hand-painting rather than modern printing, checking for period hallmarks or metal tests, and inspecting the backing, bezel setting, and glass or crystal cover for age-appropriate wear.

In fashion, these pendants work well layered with contemporary chains or worn as a single statement piece against minimalist fabrics. In interior styling, they can be displayed on a velvet-lined tray or within a small tabletop glass dome case.

Keep antique painted pieces away from moisture, direct sunlight, perfumes, and cosmetics to prevent fading or water damage to the delicate pigments. Clean only with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and store them flat in a padded jewellery box.
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