A late 18th century silver and gold pearl, foil back ruby girandole pendant. Length 6.3cms....

<li>Possibly adapted from a larger piece.

<li>Soft solder visible to reverse of the surmount.

<li>Glue visible to two pearl mounts.

<li>Rubies are foil back. Varied deterioration to the foil backing.

<li>Some rubies may be pink sapphires.

<li>Some rubies with minor to significant chips/abrasions.

<li>Pearls untested for natural origin.

<li>Pearls appear fairly well matched with a grey and yellow tones, fair to good lustre. Varied overtones.
<li>Mounts electronically test as silver. The surmount electronically tests as approximately 6ct gold.<p>

<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.

<li>Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.

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