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

Gold "Stuart crystal" mourning slide converted to pin

England, late 17th century

Of oval form, with applied skeleton flanked by trumpeting cherubs, above inscription, "COME YE BLESSED," against hairwork ground with cobalt blue and looping gold wire border, all under faceted rock crystal, the reverse fitted with pin, seemingly unmarked.

L: approx. 1 in.

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.