Original French or Belgian Georgian cross, breast piece, gold filigree

Antique jewelry object group: pendants

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of French or Belgian origin.

Style: Georgian
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Period: ca. 1800
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Source of inspiration: Christianity

Theme: cross

Material: 18K yellow gold
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Technique: Filigree; this is in fact thin golden wire twisted into refined motifs. This technique demands very high skills and precision from the maker.

Hallmarks: The missing control marks could be explained by the chaos created by the revolution of 1789. It would take 10 to 15 years before the situation in France returned back to normal.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: total height 12.70 cm (5.00 inch), height cross 6.55 cm (2.58 inch)

Weight: 7.20 gram (4.63 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09306-4304

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