Lot 171
Centring an oval porcelain plaque depicting The Ascension of Jesus, within a decorative openwork surround detailed with vari-cut gemstones including ruby, amethyst and garnet, the reverse inscribed 1770 underneath the Metropolitanate of Karlovci coat of arms, encircled by Serbian text, translating to 'Metropolitan John I, Archbishop of Karlovci, the Serbian Slavs and the Volyn People', length 75mm, width 53mm.
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Condition of pendant commensurate with make and age
Porcelain plaque with some cracks to surface visible
Stones secure in settings
Some tarnish and wear to gold plated on silver to reverse
Overall condition fair
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Fine Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8703
6:00pm - 23 October 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Sydney: Friday 13 - Sunday 15 October, 10am - 4pm
36-40 Queen St, Woollahra NSW
Adelaide: Wednesday 18 October, 2pm - 7pm
429 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, SA
Melbourne: Friday 20 - Sunday 22 October, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC
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