Large Victorian Reversible Blue Enamel Cross Pendant

Name: Large Victorian Reversible Blue Enamel Cross Pendant
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA954123
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Corvidae Antique

Description

A regal 19th century engraved golden cross pendant with enamel decoration - dark royal blue on one side and cornflower blue on the other. Either side can be worn to the front, making this a versatile piece. While it's not unusual to find this style of Victorian crucifix set with Scottish agates, it's quite rare to find enamel, and particularly in coveted blue.

We believe the cross to be made of pinchbeck - a gold substitute formed of copper and zinc, now collectible in its own right, originally made to a secret formula devised by Christopher Pinchbeck in the early 18th century.

The cross is in very good antique condition with normal surface wear for a piece of its age, see photos. There is a tiny hole in one top edge visible under magnification and a small (deliberate) hole which passes through the side of the cross.

Size: The cross measures 2.7 x 3.7cm, the total drop is 4.5cm.

Weight: 5.3g.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

4.5cm (1.77")

Width

2.7cm (1.06")

Depth

0.5cm (0.20")

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA954123

Dealers Notes

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While it's not unusual to find this style of Victorian crucifix set with Scottish agates, it's quite rare to find enamel, and particularly in coveted blue.

Corvidae Antique

fig 1. Large Victorian Reversible Blue Enamel Cross Pendant

We believe the cross to be made of pinchbeck - a gold substitute formed of copper and zinc, now collectible in its own right, originally made to a secret formula devised by Christopher Pinchbeck in the early 18th century.

fig 2. Large Victorian Reversible Blue Enamel Cross Pendant

The cross is in very good antique condition with normal surface wear for a piece of its age, see photos. There is a tiny hole in one top edge visible under magnification and a small (deliberate) hole which passes through the side of the cross.

Size: The cross measures 2.7 x 3.7cm, the total drop is 4.5cm.

Weight: 5.3g.

FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!

Apologies but we cannot ship to Germany, any orders from Germany will be cancelled and refunded.