This wonderful example of Victorian jewellery was created in 1876. It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
Constructed from 9ct gold, this pendant features an oval porcelain plaque hand-painted with a miniature portrait. The reverse of the plaque is signed by the artist. Their name is difficult to decipher due to ageing. However, their initials appear to be L and M. It is dated 1876. The piece features a bail, so that it can be worn as a pendant. It also features a fastening mechanism, so that it may be worn as a brooch. The pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch. The piece measures 5.5cm x 4.5cm.
A Short History...
Whilst the portrait in this piece may appear to depict a young girl with windswept hair, it is actually a portrait inspired by a painting by German artist Gustav Carl Ludwig Richter (1861-1897) entitled 'Neapolitan Fisher Boy'. In the painting, Richter shows a boy with short billowing black hair, an open shirt and jewellery, as can be seen in this piece. Hand-Painted porcelain plaques (most notably by the makers KPM) were made in Germany re-creating Richter's famous work, therefore this piece is likely to have originated in Germany too.
Wear it With...
Add this pendant to your favourite chain and perhaps add other charms to compliment it.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This stylish, high fashion necklace was made in the 1980s by Givenchy.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty and symbolic locket dates from the Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Good - Quite a bit of rubbing to the gold plated surface. This is consistent with age and use. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This striking black glass pendant is an entirely original, elegant antique.
Condition Report:
Good - A tiny chip to one corner of the pendant and some faint nibbling to the bail of the pendant. These losses do not detract from the overall appeal of the pendant.
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This classic and impactful necklace is by Christian Dior. It was made in the 1970s in Germany for the French fashion house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant necklace dates from c.1900 and represents beautifully the floral jewels so typical of Edwardian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Beautiful and lustrous, this necklace dates from the 1940s and was created in France by the Louis Rousselet company.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little loss to the coating on one of the rondelle spacer beads. This is only visible upon close inspection and can be turned around so that it is not visible when the necklace is being worn.
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This beautiful pendant was created c.1900. It features an elegant bow design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Rare and stylish, this 1920s pendant is detailed and evocative.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Sweet and beautiful, this locket was created in c.1900.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This necklace dates from the 1930s and was made in Czechoslovakia. It features collectible mirror glass.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful necklace is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and was made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A slight kink in the chain and a tiny bend at the base of one of the charms. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This striking and fresh necklace was created in the 1950s and was most likely made in Limoges, France.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing and chipping to the enamel around the edges of some of the panels. Also, whilst the necklace chain is from the 1950s, it is not original to the piece. It is, however, in keeping with the design of the necklace.
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This necklace is a beautiful example of the 1920s silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish necklace dates from the 1930s. It was most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The catch and rhinestones are later replacements. However, they are in-keeping with the design of the piece.
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This elegant necklace, featuring shimmering cut glass stones, dates from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A pretty 1960s necklace featuring shimmering stones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This wonderful example of Victorian jewellery was created in 1876. It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch.
Condition Report:
Excellent
For more information about this piece, read below...
