Antique Victorian Man In The Moon Pendant Necklace 18ct Gold Circa 1900

Details

A mystifying Antique Victorian Man in the Moon pendant from the late 19^th Century. The rounded glass face has been carved with a delightful, smiling expression with an iridescent coating of colour painted at the back to create a shimmering rainbow affect. 

The Man in the Moon has been a fascination for cultures all around the world for many centuries and became a popular motif in jewellery in the 18^th and 19^th Century due to an increased interest in astronomy.  

The face is held in a Gold frame and is accompanied with a newer 18ct Gold chain to display it on. It’s highly collectable and in excellent condition.

WEIGHT: 5.8 grams 

MEASURES: Height 20mm (23mm inc. loop) x Width 20mm x Depth 7.5mm – Chain 16 inches in length 

METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested)

STONES: Glass 

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1900)

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 21-505