This antique pendant we believe dates to the Georgian era and is so mesmerising! Set with black dot paste stones in an oval setting, there is also two flower like designs, one at the top and one at the bottom of the oval too.
Black dot paste is cut leaded glass that is faceted to resemble gems or precious stones. With this particular paste stone, there is a visible black dot visible in the centre of each stone, this is how they often set the stone with a sticky dark material and it also gives the paste a look of having a diamond culet too!
We believe this pendant stared life as a buckle or pin as there are fittings still on the back that look like they would hold a tube pin clasp. The pin has been removed at some point in time but part of the tube hinge and the 'c' clasp to the other side remain.
The pendant is made of silver, unhallmarked, and weighs approx 18.4g. The pendant measures approx 47.3mm tall by approx 34.7mm wide.
Condition - The pendant is in good condition for its age but it does show signs of age and wear both to the silver and also the paste stones. As mentioned above, it does look to have been converted into a pendant at some point in time and there are still remnants of the pin fittings to the back. Please see photos.
*Please note the antique box pictured is not included in the sale but the pendant will be shipped in a new presentation box and pouch.*
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Antique silver and black dot paste pendant
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