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Antique French Silver Paste Saint Esprit Dove Pendant/brooch
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Antique French Silver Paste Saint Esprit Dove Pendant/brooch

18th century
Sold 19 January 2026 · Corvidae Antique
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A beautiful late Georgian/early Victorian silver paste-set Saint Esprit pendant, which also has a brooch fitting. A spectacular articulated piece, the Saint Esprit ("Holy Spirit") is a religious symbol which was popular in Catholic France from the late 18th century, particularly in the Normandy region. The piece looks incredible against a black background or suspended from a plain black ribbon - if you'd like a ribbon as pictured, just let us know and we'll include it with your pendant :)

The French jeweller Georges Frédéric Strass invented “Paste" in 1724. True paste is crafted from a special leaded glass that was painstakingly cut and then polished by hand with metal powder until it appeared to shimmer like a diamond. It was an instant success with the chic upper classes of Parisian society and continues to be highly sought after today. Nowadays paste is often used as a generic term to describe costume gemstones.

SIZE: Approximately 6.3 x 5.2cm.

WEIGHT: 17g.

MATERIALS: 900 fineness silver.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped 900.

CONDITION: In very good antique condition, a few of the pastes may be later replacements.

ERA: Georgian-Victorian (c.1714-1901).

Antique and vintage boxes photographed are for display only and are not included unless stated in the description.

Please be sure to examine all the photos carefully as they form part of the description, and do feel free to ask if you have any questions, we’re always happy to help where we can!

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6.3cm (2.48")
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this Silver Paste Saint Esprit Pendant to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163931
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Description
A beautiful late Georgian/early Victorian silver paste-set Saint Esprit pendant, which also has a brooch fitting.
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A spectacular articulated piece, the Saint Esprit ("Holy Spirit") is a religious symbol which was popular in Catholic France from the late 18th century, particularly in the Normandy region.
Corvidae Antique

The piece looks incredible against a black background or suspended from a plain black ribbon - if you'd like a ribbon as pictured, just let us know and we'll include it with your pendant :)

fig 1. An antique silver paste Saint Esprit pendant and brooch shaped like a descending dove adorned with faceted stones.
fig 1. Antique French Silver Paste Saint Esprit Dove Pendant/brooch

The French jeweller Georges Frédéric Strass invented “Paste" in 1724. True paste is crafted from a special leaded glass that was painstakingly cut and then polished by hand with metal powder until it appeared to shimmer like a diamond. It was an instant success with the chic upper classes of Parisian society and continues to be highly sought after today. Nowadays paste is often used as a generic term to describe costume gemstones.

fig 2. An antique silver paste Saint Esprit pendant and brooch shaped like a descending dove adorned with faceted stones.
fig 2. Antique French Silver Paste Saint Esprit Dove Pendant/brooch

SIZE: Approximately 6.3 x 5.2cm.

WEIGHT: 17g.

MATERIALS: 900 fineness silver.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped 900.

CONDITION: In very good antique condition, a few of the pastes may be later replacements.

ERA: Georgian-Victorian (c.1714-1901).

fig 3. An antique silver paste Saint Esprit pendant and brooch shaped like a descending dove adorned with faceted stones.
fig 3. Antique French Silver Paste Saint Esprit Dove Pendant/brooch

Antique and vintage boxes photographed are for display only and are not included unless stated in the description.

Please be sure to examine all the photos carefully as they form part of the description, and do feel free to ask if you have any questions, we’re always happy to help where we can!

EU and Northern Ireland deliveries, please be sure to read the GPSR section on our Useful information page.

Height
6.3cm (2.48")
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Silver Paste Saint Esprit Pendant to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163931
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An antique silver paste Saint Esprit pendant and brooch shaped like a descending dove adorned with faceted stones.
Antique French Silver Paste Saint Esprit Dove Pendant/Brooch
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An antique silver paste Saint Esprit pendant and brooch shaped like a descending dove adorned with faceted stones.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBrooches & Pendants
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Paste
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsDescending dove, Faceted paste stones, Open-work filigree frame, Suspended articulated drop
  • SizeH 6.3 cm (2 in) x W 5.2 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A Saint Esprit (Holy Spirit) pendant typically depicts a dove descending, symbolising the Holy Ghost, and was traditionally worn as a religious talisman or given as a betrothal gift in France from the 18th century onwards.

Antique paste jewellery is crafted using hand-cut high-lead glass, known as paste, which is faceted and polished to mimic diamonds, and typically set into sterling silver or low-carat gold foiled backings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut stones with closed-back settings, often showing signs of ageing such as slight darkening or foil degradation, and open-work metal casting characteristic of Georgian and Victorian craftsmanship.

Antique brooches and pendants can be worn pinned to lapels, suspended from modern chains, or styled as statement pieces against minimalist fabrics to highlight their historical intricate details.

Antique paste jewellery must be kept away from water and moisture to prevent damage to the foil backs. Clean gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and store flat in a padded jewellery box.
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