Antique historicist pendant in gilt silver, featuring a delicate miniature painted on enamel depicting a winged cherub in shades of white and gray against a cobalt blue background. The central medallion is surrounded by a twisted wire frame and an openwork composition of flowers and leaves, enriched with small natural gemstones of various colors and pearls. A large, ornate upper bow, articulated with the main body, crowns the composition, while a small dangling pearl completes the bottom.
The piece belongs to European historicist jewelry from the second half of the 19th century, a period during which 18th-century inspired motifs such as cherubs, bows, garlands, and flowers were revived and combined with colored stones and pearls. The miniature is part of the European tradition of enamel painting, which achieved particular prestige in Geneva and spread to other European jewelry centers during the 19th century. The reverse, enclosed by an oval mother-of-pearl plate, completes a meticulously crafted construction that combines goldsmithing, painted enamel, and natural materials.
Period: Second half of the 19th century
Style: Historicist
Origin: Europe, likely France or the Austro-Hungarian region
Circa: 1890–1910
Materials: Tested silver with gilt finish, painted enamel, mother-of-pearl,
natural gemstones and pearls
Hallmarks/Stamps: Not visible
Acid test: Positive for silver
Measurements: Height 5.5 cm; maximum width 2 cm
Weight: 7.08 g
Condition These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections typical of their age and use. Please examine the photos carefully. We provide an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, please write to us before purchasing.
