Description: Antique Watch Fob with Hand Painted Blue Birds & Love Knot on Mother of Pearl - Woven Mesh Chain Swivel Hook T-Bar A spectacular Assemblage Necklace with a Hand Painted Watch Fob Pendant. This lovely fob features a hand painted scene of two birds looped together with a lover's knot held in their beaks. The association of knots with the symbolism of Forever: Cannot be untied, dates back to antiquity. The white MOP has the most beautiful natural luster in iridescent shades of pinks and greens. The painting is done in gouache, an ancient medium use to paint miniatures for hundreds of years. The painted MOP disc has been affixed to the fob and is protected with with a glass cover. The miniature painting measures a mere 1 inch in diameter and has a antique gold tone twisted rope bezel setting. Also suspended from the large jump ring is a antique T-Bar hung from 1-3/4 inch chain. The mesh chain measures 16-1/4 inches and closes in the front with a antique swivel hook clasp. This is a beautiful OOAK piece assembled with all antique components.
Price: 225 USD
Location: Rye, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-11-28T22:12:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Pendant Shape: Round
Closure: Hook
Signed: No
Material: Shell
Metal: Gold tone metal
Jewelry Department: Fine
Necklace Length: 16.5
Main Stone: Mother of Pearl/Abalone
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Unbranded
Setting Style: Bezel
Type: Necklace
Pendant/Locket Type: Charm
Style: Chain, Charm, Pendant, fob
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Flowers & Plants, Love, bird
Base Metal: Brass
Chain Type: Mesh