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An Antique Enamel and 22ct Gold Portrait Pendant
Mitaine
for sale €1,047     $1,137
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An Antique Enamel and 22ct Gold Portrait Pendant

18th century
For Sale by Mitaine
Description

An antique enamel portrait pendant of four busts, two of women and two of mean, the images are intricately painted with great skill and are in Georgian outfits and hairstyles, it therefore dates it late 18th early 19th century, there is slight damage to the piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
2.7cm (1.06")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Mitaine has dated this Gold Enamel Portrait Pendant to the 18th Century.

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SA583233
Description
An antique enamel portrait pendant of four busts, two of women and two of mean, the images are intricately painted with great skill and are in Georgian outfits and hairstyles, it therefore dates it late 18th early 19th century, there is slight damage to the piece.
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
2.7cm (1.06")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated this Gold Enamel Portrait Pendant to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA583233
Mitaine
Mitaine
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An antique 22ct gold pendant featuring four oval green enamelled medallions with profile portrait miniatures arranged in a cross formation.
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Archive I An antique 22ct gold pendant featuring four oval green enamelled medallions with profile portrait miniatures arranged in a cross formation.

An Antique Enamel and 22ct Gold Portrait Pendant

Archive II An antique 22ct gold pendant featuring four oval green enamelled medallions with profile portrait miniatures arranged in a cross formation. View II
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Mitaine

Mitaine
Telephone 07940 113 228
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Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mitaineshop
Verified Since Nov 2018
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An antique 22ct gold pendant featuring four oval green enamelled medallions with profile portrait miniatures arranged in a cross formation.
An Antique Enamel and 22ct Gold Portrait Pendant
Ref: SA583233
An antique 22ct gold pendant featuring four oval green enamelled medallions with profile portrait miniatures arranged in a cross formation.
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Enamel portrait pendants gained widespread popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, combining miniature painting techniques with goldsmithing. These pieces often featured classical figures or loved ones, serving as personal tokens, commemorative items, or fashionable adornments during the Georgian and Victorian eras.

These pendants were typically constructed from high-carat gold, such as 18ct or 22ct yellow gold, to provide a stable setting for vitreous enamel work. The enamel was created by fusing powdered glass to metal at high temperatures, often decorated with hand-painted details or champleve and basse-taille techniques.

Authentic pieces usually display period-appropriate craftsmanship, including hand-carved or hand-painted miniature details, soft surface wear, and historic hallmark stamps or makers marks. High-carat gold from these periods often possesses a distinct rich tone and weight compared to modern alloys.

An antique pendant can be worn on a modern gold chain as a focal piece of fine jewellery or layered with complementary antique necklaces. Alternatively, collectors often display such items in velvet-lined shadow boxes or antique ring and pendant cabinets to preserve their condition.

Enamel jewellery should be kept away from harsh chemicals, extreme temperature changes, and ultrasonic cleaners, which can cause micro-fractures in the glass surface. Clean gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a minimally dampened cloth with mild soapy water, avoiding submersion.
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