Victorian Pique Star Necklace mid-century crowned with a laurel wreath

crowned with a laurel wreath and holding a laurel branch in one hand

the main object is an aide memoire - a little notepad with paper leaves featuring gilded edges for making notes

The British Monarch retains the right to ownership of all unmarked mute swans in open water

Garnet has been used in jewellery since the Bronze Age

Victorian Pique Star Necklace mid-century crowned with a laurel wreathRESERVED Gorgeous pique necklace dating from the early Victorian era, circa 1850. A tortoiseshell hemisphere studded with stars hangs from an 18ct gold plated chain, with ball and bar motifs, and drop dangles beneath, featuring pretty floral and foliate gold inlays. Era: Victorian, circa 1850 Length: 17 inches Pendant size: 6. 9cm by 2. 1cm Marks: None, chain tests as 18ct gold plated, inlays test as 9ct gold Condition: Great antique condition, light