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Code: 11394
This is a rare Georgian gold Maltese cross pendant dated 1814. The cross pendant displays wear and use but is missing the original gold suspension ring (the current one is presumably a later replacement—an interesting antique for research.
OBJECT: Cross pendant
CULTURE: Georgian
DATE: 19th century AD
MATERIAL: 18k gold and enamel
WEIGHT: 8.38 grams
SIZE: 30.35mm x 27.58 x 6.62mm
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a Private Collection, New Jersey, USA.