of Latin form, each arm set with an elongated fancy-shaped topaz with a square cut to the centre, cushion and single cut diamond line border around the rim and criss-crossing around the central stone, similarly diamond set to the front of the suspension loop, partially closed-set, mounted in silver and gold.
Provenance:
By family tradition, left by H.R.H. The Princess Amelia (1783-1810), daughter of George III, to her Lady in Waiting The Hon. Mrs George Villiers (1775-1856) and by descent to her great granddaughter Lilias Borthwick, later Countess Bathurst (1871-1965) and by descent in the Bathurst family. Length including loop 10.3cm / 4 1/8'' Weight: 33g
Later 19th century cushion cut diamond cluster flower pendant-brooch, c.1890, in the manner of the mid-18th century style, centre stone approximately 3.00ct,
19th century gold, enamel and gem set Renaissance revival pendant with eagle bird by Castellani, Rome c.1860/1870, together with an associated contemporary baton chain necklace,