Mid-Victorian Fleur-de-Lis Large Piqué Pendant

Mid-Victorian Fleur-de-Lis Large Piqué Pendant

A gorgeous and large mid-Victorian piqué pendant. The pendant has an unusual yet beautiful design ; an exquisitely carved fleur-de-lis is hanging within an open oval frame that has a scalloped edge. Piqué is known to describe a technique in which gold and silver are inlaid onto tortoise shell to create patterns. Here the pendant has gold inlays, and all are intact. The back of the pendant has gold-inlaid initials 'EC', and the letters are also remained undamaged. The bail is 18k yellow gold. The pendant measures approximately 63mm x 47mm excluding the bail. Overall it is in great condition.