Pendentif Napoléon III en écaille de tortue, décor en piqué d’argent, laiton doré et nacre, France, vers 1860-1880 Opaline turquoise Weight: 38g

Weight: 38g

2 cm high and 0

Humorous realization which bears the inscription "Beve se puoi" ("drink if you can") because the neck of the pitcher is deliberately perforated to make the exercise difficult

The frame is decorated with typically Art Deco geometric wave patterns

Pendentif Napoléon III en écaille de tortue, décor en piqué d’argent, laiton doré et nacre, France, vers 1860-1880 Opaline turquoise Weight: 38gMagnificent and rare Victorian pique photo holder pendant in tortoiseshell inlaid with small chased silver roses, gold wire stems and mother of pearl leaves, circa 1860. The pendant opens and its interior is covered with purple moire paper. The 2 parts are held by a silver hinge. A small window surrounded by a golden circle, the second probably missing, hid a photo or a lock of hair of your loved one. This is a superb object that will delight a