• On sale!
  • -25%

1876 Victorian 9ct Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant and Brooch

£595.00
£446.25 Save 25%

This wonderful example of Victorian jewellery was created in 1876. It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch.

Condition Report:

Excellent

For more information about this piece, read below...

Quantity

Add to favorites

The Details...

Constructed from 9ct gold, this pendant features an oval porcelain plaque hand-painted with a miniature portrait. The reverse of the plaque is signed by the artist. Their name is difficult to decipher due to ageing. However, their initials appear to be L and M. It is dated 1876. The piece features a bail, so that it can be worn as a pendant. It also features a fastening mechanism, so that it may be worn as a brooch. The pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch. The piece measures 5.5cm x 4.5cm. 

A Short History...

Whilst the portrait in this piece may appear to depict a young girl with windswept hair, it is actually a portrait inspired by a painting by German artist Gustav Carl Ludwig Richter (1861-1897) entitled 'Neapolitan Fisher Boy'. In the painting, Richter shows a boy with short billowing black hair, an open shirt and jewellery, as can be seen in this piece. Hand-Painted porcelain plaques (most notably by the makers KPM) were made in Germany re-creating Richter's famous work, therefore this piece is likely to have originated in Germany too. 

Wear it With...

Add this pendant to your favourite chain and perhaps add other charms to compliment it.  

Product Details

N726

Data sheet

Era
Victorian
Occasion
Smart Casual
Colour
Gold

The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:

- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.

- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.

- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.

- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.

- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.

In the same category

c.1910 Czechoslovakian... c.1910 Czechoslovakian... c.1910 Czechoslovakian...

c.1910 Czechoslovakian Byzantine Inspired Antique Glass Pendant Necklace

£295.00

This beautiful necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail that is characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. 

Condition Report:

Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of the central glass stone on the pendant. This is only visible upon close inspection with a magnifying glass. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece. 

 

For more information about this necklace, read below...

    Early to Mid 1800s French... Early to Mid 1800s French... Early to Mid 1800s French...

    Early to Mid 1800s French Jet Antique Maltese Cross Pendant

    £175.00

    This striking black glass pendant is an entirely original, elegant antique. 

    Condition Report:

    Good - A tiny chip to one corner of the pendant and some faint nibbling to the bail of the pendant. These losses do not detract from the overall appeal of the pendant. 

     

    For more information about this pendant, read below...

      Victorian Gilt Metal... Victorian Gilt Metal... Victorian Gilt Metal...

      Victorian Gilt Metal Statement Antique Locket and Chain

      £250.00 £187.50

      This dramatic and symbolic necklace dates from the Victorian era. 

      Condition Report:

      Very Good - A little darkening to the paste stones. This is consistent with age and use. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece. 

      For more information about this necklace, read below...

      • On sale!
      • -25%
      c.1900 Art Nouveau Antique... c.1900 Art Nouveau Antique... c.1900 Art Nouveau Antique...

      c.1900 Art Nouveau Antique Horn Fuchsia Pendant Necklace

      £895.00 £671.25

      This beautiful pendant necklace is a wonderful and rare example of Art Nouveau carved horn jewellery. It is unsigned. 

      Condition Report:

      Excellent

      For more information about this necklace, read below...

      • On sale!
      • -25%
      Joseff of Hollywood Vintage... Joseff of Hollywood Vintage... Joseff of Hollywood Vintage...

      Joseff of Hollywood Vintage Heart Pendant Necklace

      £295.00

      This necklace was most likely created in the 1960s. It is by the renowned costume jeweller, Joseff of Hollywood.

      Condition Report:

      Very Good - Some rubbing to the gilding on the heart pendant. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.

       

      For more information about this necklace, read below...

        1920s Art Deco Blue Carved... 1920s Art Deco Blue Carved... 1920s Art Deco Blue Carved...

        1920s Art Deco Blue Carved Glass Bead Vintage Necklace

        £250.00 £187.50

        This rare design glass bead necklace represents elegant Art Deco craftsmanship. 

        Condition Report:

        Excellent - The necklace has been professionally re-strung. 

         

        For more information about this necklace, read below...

        • On sale!
        • -25%
        1940s Amber Bakelite and... 1940s Amber Bakelite and... 1940s Amber Bakelite and...

        1940s Amber Bakelite and Gilt Metal Ball Vintage Necklace

        £95.00

        Featuring a typically vibrant amber hued Bakelite, this wonderfully evocative necklace dates from the 1940s. It is unsigned. 

        Condition Report:

        Very Good - Some wear to the cord consistent with age and use. However, this does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.

         

        For more information about this necklace, read below...