WEDGWOOD Black Jasperware Sterling Silver 'Narcissus' Portrait Cameo Necklace*

Description: WEDGWOOD Black Jasperware Narcissus 'Portrait' Cameo Sterling Silver Pendant/Necklace in Gift Box*****This Listing is for this Sterling Silver Pendant that is set with a lovely Wedgwood Black Jasperware Cameo of a Greek Mythology 'Narcissus'. " Narcissus the hunter who fell in love with his own reflection. In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter from Thespiae in Boeotia who was known for his beauty. He was the son of the river god Cephissus and nymph Liriope. Narcissus was proud, in that he disdained those who loved him. Nemesis noticed this behaviour and attracted Narcissus to a pool, where he saw his own reflection in the water and fell in love with it, not realizing it was merely an image. Unable to leave the beauty of his reflection, Narcissus lost his will to live. He stared at his reflection until he died" .This Gorgeous Wedgwood Pendant and Chain Necklace is mainly of Solid Sterling Silver & Jasper Cameo which is professionally finished off with a quality Sterling Silver Bolt Ring Clasp for fastening. The pendant measures 33mm including loop by 22mm in diameter. The Pendant has full British Hallmarks for Sterling Silver on the back of its silver frame , hallmarked JW for (Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd) passant's symbol, Leopard's Head for London Assay and letter P.The chain measures 18 inches in length.Weight: 5.84 grams. This Necklace is a true example of a Classical Design from a truly renowned British maker. The back of this Black Wedgwood Cameo Plaque is embossed with these words, WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND". The Necklace is circa 1960 and is in Excellent Vintage Condition! Perfect gift for any occasionWEDGWOOD JEWELLERY"Wedgwood Jewellery was first made 200 years ago when Josiah Wedgwood FRS (1730-95) introduced his much prized Jasper 'body' in 1774. Small Jasper cameos were produced in great variety for jewellery, many being set in cut-steel mounts designed and made by Josiah's eminent friend, Matthew Boulton of Birmingham. Cameos in this new material - a fine-grain stoneware, capable of being stained in a wide variety of colours - were decorated with classical bas-reliefs, designed by such leading artists as John Flaxman and William Hackwood. Wedgwood Jewellery became enormously popular in the 18th century and Josiah produced cameos for brooches, chatelaines, pendants, combs, patch boxes and perfume bottles. Today the complete production of Wedgwood jewellery takes place in Stoke-on-Trent, the centre of the English ceramic industry. The range includes over 100 different items in Jasper and Black Basalt and comprises a wide variety of personal jewellery including brooches, rings, pendants, cufflinks, tie tacks, pins and earrings. Constant design work ensures a steady introduction of new items, that reflect the traditional values of quality for which Wedgwood is known , while meeting the requirements of modern fashion. Many of the mounts are produced in Sterling silver and 9-carat gold, and all these bear the 'hallmark', guaranteeing the purity of the precious metals used."The Necklace will be sent to the lucky winner in the Display Box as shown in photos.Please check out my other items that I have for Sale.THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHOPPING WITH ME WHICH I REALLY APPRECIATE!

Price: 79.99 GBP

Location: Romford

End Time: 2024-10-03T01:23:47.000Z

Shipping Cost: 28.34 GBP