Antique Reliquary Locket Pendant In 18k Rose Gold, Religious Pendant, Secret Locket, St Jerome

Antique reliquary locket pendant in 18k rose gold (750). On one side, the pendant is decorated with a miniature on paper depicting Saint Jerome praying before a cross, with a skull in the foreground. The miniature is protected by a beveled oval glass. The reverse features a chased oval mother-of-pearl plate adorned with a carnelian cabochon on red foil, set in the center of the composition. It forms the heart of Christ, in a radiating motif engraved in the mother-of-pearl. The medallion is decorated with fine chasing on the edge, which opens secretly by unscrewing the ring-like upper part. Antique medallion, probably French, dating from the late 18th century. 

Owl hallmark (later add).

Dimensions: 43 mm x 25 mm

Condition: vellum miniature in poor condition, possibly restored or removed. Scratches from use.

Weight : 12.49 gr

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