Wiese Necklace Egyptian Revival 18k Gold Emerald Natural Pearl Signed (6570)

Antique Victorian Chain and Pendant Necklace. 18k yellow gold, natural pearl, emerald. Made in France by Louis Wiese, 19th century. Signed. Unisex - can be worn by a man or a woman.

Measurements: Length of chain approximately 22 1/4 inches (57cm), not including the pendant drop (which adds about 3 more inches to the length). . Span of wings is 4 1/2 cm (1 3/4 inches). Weighs 4.8 grams.

Description : The long chain itself is a fabulous work of art. Gold work combines solidity and fluid artistry of the highest order. It reaches a ring at the bottom, attached to a pair of exotic birds, mirror images facing away from each other and overlapping each other, the bale formed by the double crowns on their heads. The loop that their tails form where they overlap suspends a lovely oval natural pearl (not tested). A pair of gold chains forks from this area and suspends a superb pendant. The form is Classic Egyptian Revival, a Pharoah or god kneeling on a triangular base, arms outstretched and suspending the stretched out wings, as of a scarab. On the head is a cabochon emerald. The workmanship is exquisite: Superb moulding and detail. The pendant is removable. It is attached via a pin that runs through a hollow channel and can be removed. Curved hook allows the pendant to be worn independently as an enhancer without the rest of this chain. Versatile, transformable jewelry is exceedingly rare and another example of the wonderful quality of the workmanship. This necklace came from a wonderful collection of jewelry owned by a French gentleman collector. It is unisex - suitable to be worn by either a man or a woman.

Marks: Signed WIESE on the back of the pendant. French eagle head indicates 18k gold.

Condition: Excellent. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer. Came from the collection of a Parisienne gentleman amassed over almost 50 years.