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FILIGREE PENDANT AND NECKLACE
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In the 1800's women would wear these with a piece of perfumed cloth inside the pendant purse. Perfume was expensive, so they had to use it sparingly. Later pieces (of which this one is) found other uses only restricted by the owner's imagination and size of the pendant.This piece in particular is deeper than many I have seen. The dimensions are: 2" deep with a 1" x 1/2" wide mouth, extending to 1 5/8" before the taper. The necklace (which is 12 1/2") is Not Original with the pendant and consists of a link arrangement that gives the necklace a solid "true square" configuration. (I had an antiques specialist examine the pieces: He stated that the chain is older/antique and of High Quality; most likely sterling. And everything sterling is Not stamped.) The necklace clasp is not the original nor are the "connectors" . Depending on the type of lighting, the coloration ranges from dark to light silver-grey, silvery; and the soft "yellow brass" color still baffles me unless the metal itself is a brass (as there are numerous brasses). There are no markings. Nature of metal: Unknown. Date: Unknown. Ageing may be a reason for some of the "seam splitting", as can be observed with the interior view #7. Oh yeah! and the clasp does produce a tight lock :) An interesting piece; but as stated by the "antiques specialist", the chain is actually the part that he was impressed with. Anyhoo..., i hope that this will be something fun for Y'all to peruse and bid on :)
Questions & Comments
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This is the most interesting, beautiful piece I have seen in a LONG TIME! Can I ask where you got this
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Aug 29th, 2011 at 12:16:23 PM PDT by
Original
I actually found this tucked away in a bag that some friends had left for me when they moved; it was something that had been passed down a long time ago. If it were "guy stuff' or my Daughter was older (even though I really like!), i would keep it, but i just couldn't see it sitting around for more years.....
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Aug 29th, 2011 at 3:44:58 PM PDT by
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absolutely fell in love with this peice!!
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Aug 29th, 2011 at 5:16:04 PM PDT by
Original
me too when i first saw it...i would love to be able to make something like this myself! it is very interesting the history of this type of craft :)
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Aug 29th, 2011 at 8:40:00 PM PDT by
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I love things like this..I REALLY hope I win this ..this will be a special piece passed down. For generations.I am in love with this.I will start. A new tradition in my family passing this down!so exciting!
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Aug 29th, 2011 at 6:47:08 PM PDT by
Original
You Are Sweet! Thank You!!!
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Aug 29th, 2011 at 9:08:49 PM PDT by
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Very cool looking! Fanned and watching
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Aug 29th, 2011 at 8:54:11 PM PDT by
Original
Thanks! Will be fanning You back!
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Aug 29th, 2011 at 9:09:58 PM PDT by
Original
My thanks to all bidders!!!! you are awesome!!!!!
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Aug 30th, 2011 at 5:22:02 PM PDT by
Original
History pieces are so interesting...I love thid also..
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Aug 31st, 2011 at 12:49:58 AM PDT by
Original
aawwwww Thanks! nice to hear from you :)
Aug 31st, 2011 at 12:54:33 AM PDT by

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