Posted 10 years ago
Agram.m
(762 items)
A very old enameled pendant with a cut steel edge. Probably from the early days of the 19th century. I have also already posted such kind of jewelry, a brooch on CW, which is even older namely from the end of the 18th century (photo 3|)with an edge of cut steel and Silesian meshwork.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/131039-silesian-iron-wire-work-cut-steel-brooc
The front has cut steel surround and this cut steel has more than 12 cuts which is for sure old dated late 19th century. If there are more than 16 cuts as my de-parure written about this would date it to 1816-17. Cut steel was very expensive and popular in the Georgian era, each piece of steel in attached separately to the frame as this setting.
The enamel of this pendant is beautiful in color including the bright color blue and pink. Reminds me of spring. There is a very small hairline crack in the enamel but that is seen almost exclusively through a magnifying glass.
The pendant is 4.5 inches long
racer4four, vetraio50. GeodeJem, lisa and aghcollect thank you all for interest and love
Beautiful...
Love the enamel work!
DrFluffy and katherinescollections thank you both for compliment and love
walksoftly and vintagelamp thanks for love
So beautiful!!
Virginia.vintage, thank you so much for your frequent interest and love , I appreciate!
They are both very beautiful! My favourite is the dark one. Lovely!
Hi love yours & I have something similar on my site hand painted I think enamel with a similar border so this gives me a idea of the age thanks Agram.m for the show
Zowie, thank you for your love and comment. I'v looked at your sie for your piece your speak but i cannot find it. Please send me the link than i can take a look!
Awaiting your answer.
Hello Agram.m sorry I have been off line not ignoring you the brooch is way back close to the beginning of my site next to the miniature sharks. I think the metal on mine is pewter.