Seed pearl cross pendant set with round brilliant cut topaz (or paste?) in center, mounted on mother of pearl plate, metal ring.
pendants (jewelry)
PENDANT, RELIGIOUS
226
Unknown
13/16 in x 1/4 in (WxD) (inches)
Estate of William B. de las Casas
1931.57
"Hidden Treasures from Elegant Eras," Historic Jewelry from the Collections of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities presented by Shreve, Crump & Low, September 15 - November 30, 1995.
Pictured in Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 111, plate 66. For more information on pearls see Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 254-259; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 108-111, 209-213.
Title Miniature tool case Accession Number 1931.21
Title Watch chain Accession Number 1931.27
Title Watch key Accession Number 1931.28
Title Watch key Accession Number 1931.29
Title Knife Accession Number 1931.50
Title Necklace Accession Number 1931.53
Title Necklace Accession Number 1951.54
Title Hatpin Accession Number 1931.55
Title Hatpin Accession Number 1931.56
Title Cross pendant Accession Number 1931.57
Title Brooch Accession Number 1931.58
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1931.59
Title Stone brooch Accession Number 1931.60
Title Earrings Accession Number 1931.61 ab
Title Earrings Accession Number 1931.62 ab
Title Brass locket Accession Number 1931.64
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