A striking and very unusual malachite and sterling silver Victorian fob pendant hallmarked for 1853, so plenty of age to this piece. The malachite is a beautiful glossy emerald green banded with black wavy lines, it is carved into slightly domed rectangular shape rather resembling a book or envelope. A silver pegged in bale engraved in a simple chased pattern decorates the top. Malachite was a popular stone for Victorian jewellery, it was associated with wealth and travel.
The pendant suspends from a fine sterling silver trace chain with flat links, a beautiful antique gem, lovely quality and a fine example of early Victorian malachite jewellery!
MATERIALS: sterling silver
GEMSTONE: malachite 33x26mm, 7mm deep
MEASUREMENTS: Pendant 1-3/8" (35mm) high including the bale, chain 18-1/2" (46cm)
DATE: Victorian, 1850's
HALLMARKS: The back of the bale is stamped with a lion passant for sterling and date letter 'E' or 'F' for 1853/1854. The chain is stamped '925' on clasp
WEIGHT: 17.5 grams
CONDITION: In very, very antique condition. There are 2 very small chips to the edges of the malachite on the back which aren't visible from the front, the stone is securely attached to the bale, please refer to the photos.
The pendant suspends from a fine sterling silver trace chain with flat links, a beautiful antique gem, lovely quality and a fine example of early Victorian malachite jewellery!
MATERIALS: sterling silver
GEMSTONE: malachite 33x26mm, 7mm deep
MEASUREMENTS: Pendant 1-3/8" (35mm) high including the bale, chain 18-1/2" (46cm)
DATE: Victorian, 1850's
HALLMARKS: The back of the bale is stamped with a lion passant for sterling and date letter 'E' or 'F' for 1853/1854. The chain is stamped '925' on clasp
WEIGHT: 17.5 grams
CONDITION: In very, very antique condition. There are 2 very small chips to the edges of the malachite on the back which aren't visible from the front, the stone is securely attached to the bale, please refer to the photos.