Hailing from the Victorian Aesthetic era this gorgeous sterling silver and 9ct gold Celtic cross pendant is stamped with full British hallmarks for the year 1884.
Crafted in a large statement size the front of the cross is beautifully hand-engraved in an aesthetic floral design with raised ivy leaves and calla lily flowers overlaid in rose and yellow gold. It has its original hallmarked suspension ring at the top and suspends from a classic sterling silver belcher/rolo chain with elegant round D-shaped links and a bolt ring fastener.
A stately and unusual piece of Victorian silver devotional jewellery, the perfect antique statement necklace she is bound to bring joy and is ready to wear right out of the box!
DETAILS: .
METAL: sterling silver, 9ct gold
MEASUREMENTS: cross 2-1/8"/5.5cm tall including the large suspension ring, 1-1/4" (3.4cm) wide. Chain 19-1/2"/49cm
WEIGHT: 8.2 grams total
HALLMARKS: stamped 'lion passant' for sterling, 'anchor' for Birmingham, date letter 'K' for 1884 and makers mark 'T&Co.' Jump ring stamped 'lion passant'
DATE: Victorian, circa 1880
CONDITION: in very, very good antique condition showing just minor surface wear and signs of age as expected. Note any dark spots are reflections