Georgian Silver Paste Drop Pendant

Name: Georgian Silver Paste Drop Pendant
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1171612
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Corvidae Antique

Description

A very pretty Georgian silver paste pendant which could be hung on a chain or ribbon. The piece is solid silver, set with beautiful old-cut foiled pastes which are very white and sparkly.

Diamonds and paste (crystal) were usually foil-backed up till the mid-19th century to make them reflect the candlelight better. Brilliant cut gemstones didn't appear until later and the old cuts didn't sparkle as much as modern stones so it gave them a little help.

SIZE: 4.3 x 1cm.

WEIGHT: 4.2g.

MATERIALS: 925 sterling silver, paste gemstones.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None. The metal tests as sterling silver.

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition; when seen under magnification there is minor surface wear to the pastes, as you'd expect with a piece of this age, but no chips or cracks.

ERA: Georgian (c.1714-1837).

Physical Dimensions

Height

4.3cm (1.69")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1171612

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Description

A very pretty Georgian silver paste pendant which could be hung on a chain or ribbon.

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The piece is solid silver, set with beautiful old-cut foiled pastes which are very white and sparkly.

Corvidae Antique

Diamonds and paste (crystal) were usually foil-backed up till the mid-19th century to make them reflect the candlelight better. Brilliant cut gemstones didn't appear until later and the old cuts didn't sparkle as much as modern stones so it gave them a little help.

fig 1. Georgian Silver Paste Drop Pendant

SIZE: 4.3 x 1cm.

WEIGHT: 4.2g.

MATERIALS: 925 sterling silver, paste gemstones.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None. The metal tests as sterling silver.

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition; when seen under magnification there is minor surface wear to the pastes, as you'd expect with a piece of this age, but no chips or cracks.

ERA: Georgian (c.1714-1837).