Rare Victorian Agate Gold and Silver Square Cross Pendant

A fantastic example of Victorian piqué d'or - an intricate 19th century decorative technique developed in France where gold and/or sterling silver is inlaid into a material such as tortoiseshell. This beautiful pendant is unusual because of the banded agate cabochon at its centre, surrounded by gorgeous little vine and grape motifs on each arm of the cross.

SIZE: Approximately 6 x 4.7cm.

WEIGHT: 4.6g.

MATERIALS: Gold, silver, shell.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None.

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition with minor surface wear. We've found no chips or cracks and all the tiny gold and silver wires are intact.

ERA: Early Victorian c.1860s.

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