Mid-Victorian Onyx Shield Intaglio Mourning Pendant demantoid garnet 30ct (calculated)

30ct (calculated)

The scene depicted is a farmer and two horses ploughing furrows through a field while gulls circle overhead

while the wheel is finely enamelled with the typical red and black colour segments and tiny numerals

The carving

Stamped 15

Mid-Victorian Onyx Shield Intaglio Mourning Pendant demantoid garnet 30ct (calculated)DATE: Victorian, c. 1860 An elegant antique memorial fob pendant dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1860. A central onyx panel, featuring a white shield with halo or crown above, with a tightly woven lock of hair set within an engraved and scalloped border. Crafted in 15 karat gold throughout. STONES Onyx Panel MEASUREMENTS 2. 2 x 1. 6cm WEIGHT 3. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good, light general wear commensurate