Gold, enamel and pearl "Stuart crystal" mourning slide England,...

Gold, enamel and pearl "Stuart crystal" mourning slide

England, late 17th century

Of oval form, with trumpeting angel flanked by two skulls, against hairwork ground, all under faceted rock crystal with seed pearl surround, the polychrome enameled reverse with loop attachments, seemingly unmarked.

L: 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.