Victorian Niello Silver Whistle Pendant gold charm hand carved in high relief

hand carved in high relief

featuring no fewer than 24 scarabs each one resting in a four claw mount and dangling from the main chain

It dates from the late Victorian Era

33ct - Baguette

tests as 15k gold and silver

Victorian Niello Silver Whistle Pendant gold charm hand carved in high reliefDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A cool antique whistle charm crafted in chequered niello silver. It's a somewhat curious design, the open sides must be closed off (pinched by the fingers) in order for the whistle to make a sound The design gives it a particularly modern look, however it was made in the late Victorian era (in France) at the turn of the 20th Century. MEASUREMENTS 3. 0 x 1. 0 (length by width, not including bail) WEIGHT 4. 4g MARKS French