Gold "Stuart crystal" mourning slide converted to pendant England,...

Gold "Stuart crystal" mourning slide converted to pendant

England, early 18th century

Of oval form, with applied skull and crossbones over gold wire initials, "JM," against hairwork ground with cobalt blue and looping gold wire border, all under faceted crystal, the reverse with loop attachments and inscription, "Obt 12/ May 1704/ aeta 39," seemingly unmarked.

L: 1 in. (overall)

PROVENANCE:

The Collection of Irvin & Anita Schorsch.
Mrs. Halpin, March 14, 1994. Likely Raizel Halpin (1925-2003), a partner in Ares Antiques, dealers in rare jewelry on Madison Avenue in Manhattan, New York.