Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist
Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain by Unknown artist

Antique Dutch 18K gold mystery jewel pendant on chain 1870

Unknown artist

Gold
€ 3.450

Adin Fine Antique Jewellery

  • About the artwork

    Antique jewelry object group
    pendant on chain

    Condition
    very good condition
    more info on our condition scale

    Country of origin
    Netherlands

    Style
    Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
    See also: Victorian
    more info on styles

    Style specifics
    The Grand Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

    We consider this to be of the Grand Victorian Period.

    This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victoria's husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period.

    Period
    ca. 1870
    Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

    Material
    18K red gold (touchstone tested)
    more info on precious metals

    Extra information
    Althought the separate acorns resemble holders for knitting needles, we have never seen them assembled in this manner. Expert friends we asked for their opinion didn't have an idea either. So if you know what these are, please drop us a line as we are alway eager to learn.

    Hallmarks
    The Dutch control mark representing a lion's head for 18K gold (used between 1814 and 1906)
    more info on hallmarks

    Dimensions
    length necklace 56,00 cm (22,05 inch), width pendant (when put together) 7,86 cm (3,09 inch)
    see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

    Weight
    19,30 gram (12,41 dwt)

    Adin Reference Nº
    23104-0041

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    Adin, fine antique jewellery

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  • About the artist

    It might happen that an artist or maker is unknown.

    Some works are not to be determined by whom it is made or it is made by (a group of) craftsmen. Examples are statues from the Ancient Time, furniture, mirroirs, or signatures that are not clear or readible but as well some works are not signed at all.

    As well you can find the following description:

    •“Attributed to ….” In their opinion probably a work by the artist, at least in part

    •“Studio of ….” or “Workshop of” In their opinion a work executed in the studio or workshop of the artist, possibly under his supervision

    •“Circle of ….” In their opinion a work of the period of the artist showing his influence, closely associated with the artist but not necessarily his pupil

    •“Style of ….” or “Follower of ….” In their opinion a work executed in the artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil; may be contemporary or nearly contemporary

    •“Manner of ….” In their opinion a work in the style of the artist but of a later date

    •“After ….” In their opinion a copy (of any date) of a work of the artist

    •“Signed…”, “Dated….” or “Inscribed” In their opinion the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist. The addition of a question mark indicates an element of doubt

    •"With signature ….”, “With date ….”, “With inscription….” or “Bears signature/date/inscription” in their opinion the signature/ date/ inscription has been added by someone other than the artist

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