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Pendant

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1895-1910

GUSN

GUSN-24242

Description

Gold pendant formed of Art Nouveau-style ribbons swirling around a central element of three sets of paired leaves spaced with pearls, surmounted by a round, faceted amethyst. Base of element decorated with a second faceted, tear-drop shaped amethyst set in gold. Bail for suspension from chain at top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pendants (jewelry)
amethyst (mineral)
gold (metal)
pearl (animal material)
Art Nouveau
Jewelry
Pendant
Gold Plate
Amethyst
Molded
Soldered
Art Nouveau
Seed Pearl
Pendant

Inscription

Stamped: ""14 K"" [and circle w/ cross?]

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

0.625 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5126

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