Small Wonders: Early Gems and Jewels
Small Wonders: Early Gems and Jewels
German, late 15th century | Pendant Crucifix, possibly a guild badge
Lot Closed
December 16, 01:10 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
German, late 15th century
Pendant Crucifix, possibly a guild badge
silver, set with a mother of pearl pendant, with a modern metal stand
16cm., 6¼in.
overall height on stand: 22.5cm., 8 7/8 in.
Sotheby's London, 15 December 1999, lot 115;
Christie's London, 11 November 2004, lot 19
Christie's London, 11 November 2004, lot 19
RELATED LITERATURE
R. W. Lightbown, Medieval European Jewellery, cat. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1992, PP. 513-514, nos. 58-63
R. W. Lightbown, Medieval European Jewellery, cat. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1992, PP. 513-514, nos. 58-63