{"product_id":"french-victorian-18ct-gold-cherub-paste-pearl-pendant-c-1870","title":"French Victorian 18ct Gold Cherub Paste Pearl Pendant c.1870","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent French Victorian convertible pendant-brooch in rich 18ct Gold, exquisitely detailed in the Classical Revival style. At its heart sits a rectangular purple Paste tablet bearing a charming painted cherub, encircled by lustrous Pearls set in Silver to heighten their glow. The composition is romantic and architectural, with applied bead and rope borders for delicious texture and light play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully hand-crafted with articulated sections, the design layers openwork lozenge frames, a pierced and foliate-engraved crescent, and a graceful pear-shaped drop for fluid movement. Complete with a substantial fixed bail and original brooch fittings (tube hinge and simple C-catch), it transitions effortlessly from pendant to brooch. A small locket compartment on the back provides the perfect space for you to keep a cherished memento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERA:\u003c\/b\u003e Victorian, c.1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant-brooch is 80mm long x 34mm wide.\u003cbr\u003ePaste tablet measures 17mm long x 10.5mm wide.\u003cbr\u003ePearls measure 2mm to 3.5mm in diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/b\u003e 17.3g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e Tests as 18ct Gold, Silver settings, Pearls, Purple Paste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAMPS:\u003c\/b\u003e Obscured French stamps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSince we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/b\u003e Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXCELLENT:\u003c\/b\u003e The painted purple Paste panel is crisp with only light age-related surface wear, and the Pearls are well-matched with minimal nacre wear and a bright, even lustre. The articulated Gold work and settings are in fine condition with a gentle, even patina from age. Brooch fittings are secure and function well; no obvious repairs are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillicoco ","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51919825600806,"sku":"C6764","price":2671.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1131\/5568\/files\/HPDSB2pG505RxLUsfw6nuClxz3kowovGDf_mxVjn0wo.jpg?v=1768675425","url":"https:\/\/www.lillicoco.us\/products\/french-victorian-18ct-gold-cherub-paste-pearl-pendant-c-1870","provider":"Lillicoco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}