the graduated turquoise beads with lapis beads in between, centred by an oval lapis panel pierced and carved with a floral and foliate scroll design, the flowerheads with applied turquoise-coloured enamel plaques, echoed at the back by the oval turquoise panel clasp, carved with flowerheads and applied with blue enamel beads, the front hung with three graduated bead fringes and a single line to the back, the panels mounted in gold, French gold assaymarks and workshop mark for Atelier Cristofol, unsigned but together with a contemporary fitted Marchak case Length of inner row 46cm / 18''
Length across front panel and pendant drop 11cm / 4 '' Weight: 219g
21 oval antique cameos mounted for wear as a necklace, collected by Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington, each collet set in gold and joined by detachable circular links,