Mid-Victorian Onyx Shield Intaglio Mourning Pendant demantoid garnet and through into the Renaissance

and through into the Renaissance era

The carving

It features the words amitié

that contrasts nicely with the yellow gold of the band

while the wheel is finely enamelled with the typical red and black colour segments and tiny numerals

Mid-Victorian Onyx Shield Intaglio Mourning Pendant demantoid garnet and through into the RenaissanceDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 An elegant antique memorial fob pendant dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1860. A central onyx panel, featuring a white shield with halo or crown above, with a tightly woven lock of hair set within an engraved and scalloped border. Crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. STONES Onyx Panel MEASUREMENTS 2. 2 x 1. 6cm WEIGHT 3. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, light general wear commensurate