Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

A 19th century gold mounted hardstone cameo locket pendant, carved to depict Ares, Greek god of War, within ropetwist and bead decorated border, beneath seed pearl highlights and suspended from flared bale, the gold neck chain composed of hollow rectangular links, with applied ropetwist detail, to invisible clasp, contained in fitted case, pendant length (excluding bale) 46mm, necklace length 53cm. £2,000-£3,000

Provenance:
Lot 2950, Christie’s, Elveden Hall, Thetford, Norfolk, the Property of The Earl of Iveagh, May 24 1984.