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Antique Pietra Dura Pendant
Mitaine
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Antique Pietra Dura Pendant

19th century
For Sale by Mitaine
Description

Victorian Pietra Dura pendant with gold loup set with a variety of inlaid coloured stones 58mm high with loup and 48 main body and 37mm wide,

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Mitaine has dated this Antique Pietra Dura Pendant to the 19th Century.

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SA970179
Description
Victorian Pietra Dura pendant with gold loup set with a variety of inlaid coloured stones 58mm high with loup and 48 main body and 37mm wide,
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated this Antique Pietra Dura Pendant to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA970179
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An oval black marble pendant with a floral pietra dura stone inlay and a polished gold bail.
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Archive I An oval black marble pendant with a floral pietra dura stone inlay and a polished gold bail.

Antique Pietra Dura Pendant

Archive II An oval black marble pendant with a floral pietra dura stone inlay and a polished gold bail. View II
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Mitaine

Mitaine
Telephone 07940 113 228
Location
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 133
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Mitaine
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An oval black marble pendant with a floral pietra dura stone inlay and a polished gold bail.
Antique Pietra Dura Pendant
Ref: SA970179
An oval black marble pendant with a floral pietra dura stone inlay and a polished gold bail.
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Pietra dura, meaning hard stone in Italian, is an art form originating in 16th-century Florence. In the 19th century, travellers on the Grand Tour purchased pietra dura plaques and jewellery featuring botanical motifs as souvenirs of their travels across Italy.

Traditional pietra dura uses a base plate of black marble or Belgian black limestone. Artisans carefully cut and hand-fit semi-precious stones, such as lapis lazuli, malachite, agate, jasper, and turquoise, into carved recesses to create microscopic seamless pictures.

Authentic period pieces feature smooth, hand-cut stone joins with minimal gaps or filler visible under magnification. The reverse side often shows natural slate, marble, or metal backings, and the metal mountings typically feature period-appropriate gold or silver hallmarks.

When not worn, small antique jewellery pieces like pietra dura pendants can be displayed under glass cloches, mounted inside fabric-lined shadow boxes, or draped over antique brass stands atop a dressing table or bookshelf.

Clean pietra dura gently using a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp microfibre towel without harsh chemical cleaners or ultrasonic baths. Avoid immersing the piece in water, as moisture can weaken the traditional organic adhesives holding the stone inlays in place.
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