Mid-Victorian Floral Pique Heart Pendant nephrite When David died

When David died

and set with a colourful array of gemstones

and finished with hand-chased textured detailing behind the words

and the Kokoshnik mark

Mid-Victorian Floral Pique Heart Pendant nephrite When David diedDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A lovely antique pique heart pendant dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. The heart moulded shell has been expertly inlayed with a gold floral spray to the centre, with a fine gold border around the heart itself. Complete with an original bail for wear on a chain. MEASUREMENTS 2. 5 x 2. 2cm (not including bail) Bail: 1cm in length WEIGHT 3. 2g MARKS No marks present, tests as base metal CONDITION Very good, light