Wow Antique Georgian 9K Gold Pinchbeck Amethyst Bird Pigeon Floral Seal Pendant

Description: A small, finely made antique Georgian pinchbeck and 9k gold carved amethyst bird floral seal pendant, dating to circa 1830. This beautiful Georgian pinchbeck and solid 9k yellow gold slide-loop seal pendant is quite the little jewel! Wonderfully made with a bezel set, bevel edged foiled back natural amethyst carved in the shape of a shield with a fabulous carved intaglio of a flying messenger pigeon with a message in its beak below 'VITE' (French for 'quick'), the fluted seal head has been wonderfully engraved with floral scroll work, the handle with a built in bail, the seal suspended from an intricate floral carved large gold loop with a hidden sliding opening action built into it. The pendant is unmarked, the seal head tests for approximately 8-10k gold over pinchbeck (a mixed metal alloy which resembles gold and was popular in this period), the handle tests for pinchbeck and the slide loop tests for approximately 8-10k gold. The pendant measures approximately 30mm x 15mm. The amethyst measures about 9mm x 9mm. The loop opening is about 7mm. The pendant weighs approximately 2.4 grams. The pendant is in very good condition with general wear including a tiny nibble to the amethyst and some rubbing to the handle where the seal is held. The loop is in excellent condition. Thanks for looking and please take a look at my other items! Wow Antique Georgian 9K Gold Pinchbeck Amethyst Bird Pigeon Floral Seal Pendant Click images to enlarge Description A small, finely made antique Georgian pinchbeck and 9k gold carved amethyst bird floral seal pendant, dating to circa 1830. This beautiful Georgian pinchbeck and solid 9k yellow gold slide-loop seal pendant is quite the little jewel! Wonderfully made with a bezel set, bevel edged foiled back natural amethyst carved in the shape of a shield with a fabulous carved intaglio of a flying messenger pigeon with a message in its beak below 'VITE' (French for 'quick'), the fluted seal head has been wonderfully engraved with floral scroll work, the handle with a built in bail, the seal suspended from an intricate floral carved large gold loop with a hidden sliding opening action built into it. The pendant is unmarked, the seal head tests for approximately 8-10k gold over pinchbeck (a mixed metal alloy which resembles gold and was popular in this period), the handle tests for pinchbeck and the slide loop tests for approximately 8-10k gold. The pendant measures approximately 30mm x 15mm. The amethyst measures about 9mm x 9mm. The loop opening is about 7mm. The pendant weighs approximately 2.4 grams. The pendant is in very good condition with general wear including a tiny nibble to the amethyst and some rubbing to the handle where the seal is held. The loop is in excellent condition. Thanks for looking and please take a look at my other items! Payment Please note payment must be received within 3 DAYS of purchase/auction end. Any unpaid items will result in the item being relisted and the non-paying buyer being blocked from our future listings. Shipping This item will be shipped USPS Priority Mail for domestic locations and USPS First Class Mail International for worldwide locations. We ship anywhere in the world unless otherwise stated. Delivery confirmation is included in the shipping costs. Insurance is included in the shipping costs if the item(s) is breakable. We will always combine multiple items to reduce shipping costs. 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Price: 495 USD

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

End Time: 2024-11-27T11:28:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD

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Wow Antique Georgian 9K Gold Pinchbeck Amethyst Bird Pigeon Floral Seal Pendant

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Base Metal: Pinchbeck, Yellow Gold

Department: Unisex Adult

Main Stone Color: Purple

Handmade: Yes

Metal: Yellow Gold, Pinchbeck

Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Vintage: Yes

Era: Georgian (Pre-1837)

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Year Manufactured: Pre-1920

Customized: Yes

Main Stone: Citrine

Main Stone Creation: Natural

Setting Style: Bezel

Jewelry Department: Fine

Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced

Number of Gemstones: 1

Brand: Antique