Art Deco French Paste Riviere Necklace Silver Circa 1920 Semi-Precious Stones_Agate

Art Deco French Paste Riviere Necklace Silver Circa 1920 Semi-Precious Stones_AgateA fabulous Art Deco Riviere necklace made in France, Circa 1920. The piece is adorned with an array of glistening Old cut Paste Stones which gradate in size towards the bottom where two faceted Paste droppers hang. The Pastes are bezel set in open worked Silver galleries with fine milgrain detailing and held securely around the neck by a large box clasp at the end. Its very glamorous and complete with a French Silver boar hallmark on the side of one

A Penannular was a type of fastener which was traditionally worn on the shoulder by Scottish and Irish elites during the medieval period as a symbol of strength and status

silver domes and fitted with 18ct gold hook wires

It’s wonderfully unique and has remained in excellent condition from the late 19th Century

CONDITION: Good – Some of the enameling has faded over time

FACE MEASURES: Height 17mm x Width 17mm x Depth 9mm

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CONDITION: Excellent – Hallmarks faded slightly from previous sizing

45mm across the clasp

WEIGHT: 30

Beetle Height 24mm x Width 12mm x Depth 5mm

It opens to reveal two windows

A stylish antique chain made by Mürrle Bennett & Co at the turn of the 20th Century