Three mid 18th century 'Stuart Crystal' memorial jewels
1st: the large heart-shaped pendant set with a finely woven hairwork plaque composed of three horizontal sections of individual hair, each section overlaid with corresponding monogram in elaborate gold wire, within a woven gold wirework border, overlaid with a facetted rock crystal heart-shaped plaque, mounted in yellow gold, the reverse engraved 'NJ obt Feby', 'WJ FJ obt Dec' and the date '1743', length 3.0cm
2nd: the engraved gold fob with three oval compartments, each with elaborate gold monogram and border, one with additional 'ghostly' heart motif, overlaid with facetted rock crystal, length 2.7cm
3rd: the small heart-shaped locket, inset each side with a fabric ground overlaid with facetted rock crystal, one side with gold wire monogram, length 2.0cm (3)
Sold for
£3,750
inc. premium
Category:
Jewellery
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