The cross is framed with delicate openwork rococo scrolls and acanthus leaves. The finely detailed corpus is applied separately and riveted at the feet, a hallmark of quality French devotional jewellery of this period. The reverse shows the open cross frame with scrollwork.
Hallmarked
• Material: solid silver (hallmarked)
• Length: approx. 3 cm (excluding bail)
• Weight: 1.44 g
• Era: late 19th – early 20th century
• Origin: France
No box
In good antique condition with lovely natural patina in the recesses, which highlights the detail. Minor wear consistent with age. No chain included.
Please see photos for full condition. Ships carefully packaged from the UK.
About this piece
This devotional pendant showcases the refined craftsmanship of French ecclesiastical silverwork around 1900. The cross features an exquisite openwork frame of rococo scrolls and acanthus leaves, with a separately applied and riveted corpus — a technique characteristic of high-quality French religious jewellery from this period. The delicate filigree and applied detailing create considerable depth and visual richness from every angle.
Cast in solid hallmarked silver, the pendant measures approximately 3 cm in length (excluding the bail loop) and weighs 1.44 g. It displays lovely natural patina in the recesses, which emphasises the ornamental detail; light wear is consistent with age but does not detract from its appeal. The reverse shows the open cross frame and scrollwork clearly. Ideal worn on a chain or cord for personal devotion or collected as an example of 19th-century French religious metalwork. No original chain is included.
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