Antique filigree pendant with Limoges painting, turquoise, and almandine in silver – France – circa 1880
Antique filigree pendant with Limoges enamel painting in silver - c. 1880 - finely crafted pendant with enamel painting in the style of Limoges work. At its center is an oval portrait motif, surrounded by filigree silver ornaments. The pendant is set with turquoise and almandine garnets and displays a balanced, historically accurate color scheme.
- Period: c. 1880
- Material: Silver; Turquoise; Almandine garnet
- Technique: Filigree silver work with Limoges enamel painting
- Dimensions: Width approx. 2.6 cm · Length approx. 5.5 cm (pendant)
- Design: Pendant on chain with filigree ornamentation
Limoges enamel paintings were often used for high-quality jewelry in the late 19th century. The combination of painting, gemstones, and filigree silverwork gives this pendant a delicate, distinguished appearance and makes it a characteristic example of French jewelry design of that era.
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