circa 1870s
This antique puffed heart pendant and locket is finely crafted in 14K gold. The front is richly decorated with intricate gold floral motifs in the Renaissance Revival taste, delicately accented with white and black champlevé enamel.
The interior is fitted with a miniature glazed compartment.
Finely modeled and wonderfully preserved, this pendant is a charming example of 19th century sentimental jewelry and the exquisite enamel craftsmanship of the Victorian era.
The heart measures (without bail) 28 x 28 x 12 mm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 7/16 in.)
Weight is 13.04 grams.
Sold without chain