Antique Georgian 20K Gold Cross Pendant Cannetille Cross Crucifix Filigree 18th Century Jewelry Georgian Pendant Antique Pearl Pendant Wedding Bridal Lace Delicate Dainty 18th C Natural Pearl circa 1800

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Description

This exceptional one of a kind high karat gold cross was made at the turn of the 19th Century circa 1800. This beautiful cross patty/formy is made completely in cannetille, the entire pendant is made by hand using the finest imaginable hand made gold wire. Each wire delicately crafted and joined together to form the intricate lace like lattice of the pendant. From the top the cross is adorned with a central daisy motif the cross decorated similarly with anemone or carnation flowers in solid gold lace. At the center of the gold lace daisy at the heart of this superb cross is a single natural seed pearl which is silver white in color with thick nacre and a smooth surface. Th pendant cross is made from solid 20K yellow gold. Higher than 18K gold was a necessary requirement by the few master goldsmiths who could produce these jewels. Cannetille jewelry was made only for a short period of time at the end of the 18th century. True cannetille pieces made in this intricate manner which is orders of magnitude finer than filigree work is truly rare to see. This spectacular piece is signed on the reverse with a Master Jewelers mark. It was made by Wilhelm Ludwig Haas of Copenhagen. It is of museum quality. The cross measures 1 3/4" long including the cannetille lace bale by 1 1/4" wide approximately (44mm x 32mm). It weighs 7.4 grams. The cross is over 200 years old. It is in excellent condition for it's age and authenticity. On the top section of the Maltese cross there is a single gold twist forming a leaf like design which is missing to the left of one of the lace carnation flowers. The jump link joining the cross to the bale has some early solder closing its ends - I believe this jump link was most likely closed but not soldered when the cross was made. This piece presents beautifully and is ready to gift or to wear. I can just imagine this as part of the most gorgeous wedding ensemble - that heirloom jewel that is worn on special occasions and can be enjoyed each day and handed down to future generations to treasure. An appraisal is included with the purchase of this rare Georgian pendant cross. It shall be sent in a presentation box for safe keeping. The photographs form part of the description of this special piece.

Price: $6,900.00

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