A beautiful and majestic sized antique Scottish banded agate pendant and long Belcher chain.
Rendered in sterling silver the pendant showcases a fine specimen of agate, semi-translucent with wavy bands it has a distinctive 'V' shape running through it. The agate is framed in a classical rope twist frame with a V shaped bale. A silver heavy gauge thick Belcher chain completes this wonderful Victorian necklace. Superb quality!
MATERIALS: sterling silver throughout, tested
GEMSTONE: Scottish banded agate
MEASUREMENTS: Pendant 2-1/2" (65mm) high including the bale, 1-3/4" (45mm) wide. The chain is a tad over 24" (62cm)
DATE: Victorian, circa 1890's
HALLMARKS: The pendant isn't marked which is typical for the era. The chain is stamped with a lion passant for sterling on the links and end ring, also stamped 'sterling' on the clasp.
WEIGHT: 26 grams
CONDITION: In excellent antique condition with expected signs age, the silver is worn smooth on the back. The agate is flaw free, there are lines on the back caused by hand tooling both of which add to the antique charm of this lovely piece!
At Mercy Madge we offer distinctive and unique antique jewelry in our carefully curated shop. Each piece is hand selected by us, for you. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Our photographs are taken with a magnified macro lens to show you every tiny detail, flaws are exaggerated and aren't as noticeable to the naked eye, similarly shadows caused by studio lighting can give rise to discolored areas that don't exist.
- Unless otherwise stated any antique boxes in our photos are for display only and are not included in purchase. However, do rest assured your purchase will arrive professionally packaged in a custom Mercy Madge box, perfect for gift giving and safekeeping!
- We offer a no risk money back guarantee, details and return procedures can be found in our policy sections.
Rendered in sterling silver the pendant showcases a fine specimen of agate, semi-translucent with wavy bands it has a distinctive 'V' shape running through it. The agate is framed in a classical rope twist frame with a V shaped bale. A silver heavy gauge thick Belcher chain completes this wonderful Victorian necklace. Superb quality!
MATERIALS: sterling silver throughout, tested
GEMSTONE: Scottish banded agate
MEASUREMENTS: Pendant 2-1/2" (65mm) high including the bale, 1-3/4" (45mm) wide. The chain is a tad over 24" (62cm)
DATE: Victorian, circa 1890's
HALLMARKS: The pendant isn't marked which is typical for the era. The chain is stamped with a lion passant for sterling on the links and end ring, also stamped 'sterling' on the clasp.
WEIGHT: 26 grams
CONDITION: In excellent antique condition with expected signs age, the silver is worn smooth on the back. The agate is flaw free, there are lines on the back caused by hand tooling both of which add to the antique charm of this lovely piece!
At Mercy Madge we offer distinctive and unique antique jewelry in our carefully curated shop. Each piece is hand selected by us, for you. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Our photographs are taken with a magnified macro lens to show you every tiny detail, flaws are exaggerated and aren't as noticeable to the naked eye, similarly shadows caused by studio lighting can give rise to discolored areas that don't exist.
- Unless otherwise stated any antique boxes in our photos are for display only and are not included in purchase. However, do rest assured your purchase will arrive professionally packaged in a custom Mercy Madge box, perfect for gift giving and safekeeping!
- We offer a no risk money back guarantee, details and return procedures can be found in our policy sections.