circa 1890
A large and heavy French 18K gold locket pendant is decorated with a painted enamel (en plein enamel) hand holding a cross. The cross is outlined with black enamel and embellished with pearls.
Marked on rings with French eagle-shaped assay mark for 18K gold and maker’s mark.
Weight 21 gram
Size without bail 42 x 33 mm (1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Total length with bail 55 mm (2 1/4 in.)
sold without chain
