Antique Victorian Maltese Cross Pendant, Engraved Gold Religious Necklace, c. 1890 Bypass he had the enthusiasm

he had the enthusiasm

a symbol of loyalty and grace

Moonlight captured in silver

the act of fastening

Antique Victorian Maltese Cross Pendant, Engraved Gold Religious Necklace, c. 1890 Bypass he had the enthusiasmThis resolute antique Victorian Maltese cross pendant carries the quiet authority of the late nineteenth century, a form long associated with devotion, protection, and steadfast belief. Each arm of the Maltese cross is crisply defined and richly engraved, the gold surface alive with scrolling detail that catches the light as the pendant moves. There is nothing showy here, only confidence and intention, the kind of Victorian gold jewel chosen for its