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 lovely necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail that is characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This wonderful example of Françoise Montague jewellery dates from c.1962.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This necklace exudes beautiful quality and design. It was created in the 1950s in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful pendant necklace is a wonderful and rare example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty 1930s necklace is made from silver.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish 1960s necklace evokes the much sought after faux pearl sautoirs created by the house of Chanel.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful necklace was created in Oslo, Norway, in the 1950s by jeweller, Arne Nordlie.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This striking necklace, featuring a stylish combination of black and Carnelian glass, dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the metal plating on the reverse. This is not visible when the necklace is worn and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This edgy 1980s necklace is an unsigned statement piece.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This delightful necklace was created in the 1950s and most likely made in France or Italy.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A small repair to the reverse of one of the necklace panels. This is only apparent upon close inspection and is not visible when the necklace is being worn.
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This unsigned necklace represents elegant 1930s design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One of the joins in this hand-knotted necklace shows some signs of repair and there is some darkening to a couple of rhinestones consistent with age. These points are only visible upon very close inspection.
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This beautiful necklace was created c.1900. It features an asymmetrical design, known as négligée, which was very fashionable at the turn of the 20th century.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful pendant was created c.1900. It features a magnificent, multi-faceted crystal.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful pendant was created in Italy in the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful portrait miniature pendant was most likely created in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of chips to the surface of the glass. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal and rarity of this piece. This piece has possibly had a brooch fitting at some point in its life too, as there are traces of an area where a hinge might have been.
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This chic necklace was created by the Monet company in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One rhinestone towards the clasp has been replaced. This is only apparent upon close inspection and is in keeping with the piece.
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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...
