Jewellery - 25th April 2007

Lot 1626

A Louis XIV rocaille pendant

Estimate £2,200 - £3,000

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Description

A Louis XIV rocaille pendant, centred with a gold image of a prophet on a cloud and supported by putti on a green guilloche enamel baroque shaped ground. The silver and gold scroll frame set with rubies and diamonds. The reverse mounted with an orange cabochon stone possibly cornelian, in a radiant surround, possibly an allegory for the Sun King. 3.8cm high.