Victorian Fish-Scale Pique Heart Pendant Day & Night A sweet romantic sentiment

A sweet romantic sentiment

they were cut with a large

and vine leaves is really quite spectacular

were more than likely imported from South America - the Victorians clearly weren't too concerned with geographical authenticity

Victorian Fish-Scale Pique Heart Pendant Day & Night A sweet romantic sentimentDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An exquisite high Victorian pique heart pendant, circa 1870. The moulded tortoiseshell features a wonderfully intricate gold and silver inlay: a diagonal band across the front of the heart, with fish scale pattern through the middle and highly ornate borders. MEASUREMENTS 2. 0 x 1. 6cm (not including jump ring) WEIGHT 1. 9g MARKS No marks present, gold inlay and silver split ring CONDITION Excellent