18th Century Miniature hard stone Cherub Brooch, "Grieve Not But Trust In Almighty God"
18th Century Miniature hard stone Cherub Brooch, "Grieve Not But Trust In Almighty God"
$4,500.00
Description
DATE: Georgian, c.1750
A gorgeous 18th Century memorial brooch. This one features a little cherub, grasping onto a small locket, which dangles below, containing a lock of blonde hair. The front of the locket is hand painted with "Grieve Not But Trust In Almighty God". Maybe the owner of this needed the belief of the almighty God, with his power to help grieve their sudden loss, or even to assure their loved one will go to heaven. The cherub itself is crafted from hardstone, and the locket in 15k gold. A fine example of memorial jewellery, dating from the early Georgian period.
STONES
Hardstone agate
MEASUREMENTS
Cherub: 2.2 x 1.5cm
Drop: 1.6cm
WEIGHT
2.6g
MARKS
No marks present, tests as 15k gold
CONDITION
Very good, light wear commensurate with age
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