A Georgian cannetille brooch / pendant dating to the 1st / 2nd quarter of the 18th century. Crafted from a sheet of 22 karat gold (tested) with embellished bead, tendril and scroll work in a delicate, open-worked design. The design depicts a cross (Coptic) with a central rose motif, worked in exquisite detail. These types of pieces of jewellery tended to be made in the 1820s and 1830s with this piece falling into the category of plate cannetille wherein a flat plate of gold has been used with finer work soldered onto the surface.
The style of Cannetille originates from a depressed era in European history where the cost of labour was low; leading to many of these hand-made pieces. Cannetille is also rare due to the short period in which they were produced and the practice of melting down unsaleable pieces in what was a gold and cash-poor era.
Measures 5 x 5 cm with a weight of 13.2 grams.
At Antiquus, we have been trading professionally in antiques for several generations. We stand by all our descriptions and antiques appraisals and valuations. Our specialists have studied extensively with post-graduate degrees in the arts.
If you are in doubt about anything please do feel free to ask and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact us for more details about this piece, including additional images (we will be working on video clips in future). Reasonable offers are always carefully considered.
Exchanges and returns
We accept returns and exchanges if the item is found to be at fault or does not meet the description provided. You must advise us within 30-days of receipt. Please provide as much detail as possible.
Return postage and packing are at your cost.
The style of Cannetille originates from a depressed era in European history where the cost of labour was low; leading to many of these hand-made pieces. Cannetille is also rare due to the short period in which they were produced and the practice of melting down unsaleable pieces in what was a gold and cash-poor era.
Measures 5 x 5 cm with a weight of 13.2 grams.
At Antiquus, we have been trading professionally in antiques for several generations. We stand by all our descriptions and antiques appraisals and valuations. Our specialists have studied extensively with post-graduate degrees in the arts.
If you are in doubt about anything please do feel free to ask and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact us for more details about this piece, including additional images (we will be working on video clips in future). Reasonable offers are always carefully considered.
Exchanges and returns
We accept returns and exchanges if the item is found to be at fault or does not meet the description provided. You must advise us within 30-days of receipt. Please provide as much detail as possible.
Return postage and packing are at your cost.