Antique lapis lazuli, diamond and enamel pendant
English c.1900

The wonderfully tactile and slightly baroque large lentoid shape lapis with a platinum (un-marked) cap set throughout with diamonds and a red enamelled band. This band has a line of white text which, so far, has evaded translation.

It is in a fitted case by D & J Wellby Ltd, of Garrick Street, London. Wellby purchased Phillips Bros (of Cockspur Street) entire stock and fittings in 1902, which makes me wonder if this was actually by Phillips bros and re-cased by Wellby as it certainly has their feel.

33mm wide x 62mm long including the suspension loop
Approx 50g gross

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