VICTORIAN 1880 Curved Scents Bottle-Pendant In Brushed 18Kt Yellow Gold
A Victorian scents bottle-pendant.
This is a beautiful and very unusual scents bottle-pendant created in England during the high Victorian period, back in 1880. The rare bottle pendant has been crafted with an elongated curvilinear shape, in yellow gold of 18 karats with a light brushed non-shiny finish. The lid of the bottle is fitted with a concealed three-barrels hinge and a movable ring bale to wear in a chain. This is a gorgeous very useful piece, with remains of the aged antique patina intact.
Country: England.
Period: Victorian, 1880
Weight: 11.60 Grams, (7.45 Dwt).
Measurements: 70 mm by 17 mm by 10 mm (2.75 x 0.67 x 0.39 Inches).
Hallmarks: Unmarked as usual for Victorian period jewelry and electronically tested for 18kt as follows, .750/.999 Au.
The Victorian Jewelry
This era is one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night. The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began. The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century.
Collateral: This scent bottle-pendant is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Victorian Scent-bottle is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P121924MONM/.2793
