An Antique Yellow Gold, Seed Pearl and Hardstone Pietra Dura Pendant Necklace, consisting of a pendant containing a translucent hardstone base inlaid with coral, jasper and agate depicting a foliate scene, the reverse of agate, the pietra dura plaque within a collet setting surrounded by intricate beaded filigree work, the pendant suspended from a yellow gold box chain punctuated at regular intervals with baroque pearls (origin not tested) measuring approximately 4.00 mm in diameter. 7.40 dwts. Estimate $ 500-700 Property from the Estate of George Willis Pack (1831-1906), Ashville, NC. Thence by descent to the present owner. Necklace is 16 1/2 inches long Pendant measures 32mm x 56mm (with bail) Plaque measures 24mm x 32mm
An Antique Yellow Gold, Seed Pearl and Hardstone Pietra Dura Pendant Necklace, consisting of a pendant containing a translucent hardstone base inlaid with coral, jasper and agate depicting a foliate scene, the reverse of agate, the pietra dura plaque within a collet setting surrounded by intricate beaded filigree work, the pendant suspended from a yellow gold box chain punctuated at regular intervals with baroque pearls (origin not tested) measuring approximately 4.00 mm in diameter. 7.40 dwts. Estimate $ 500-700 Property from the Estate of George Willis Pack (1831-1906), Ashville, NC. Thence by descent to the present owner. Necklace is 16 1/2 inches long Pendant measures 32mm x 56mm (with bail) Plaque measures 24mm x 32mm
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