SPANISH OR ITALIAN, 17TH/ EARLY 18TH CENTURY | Miniature Prayer Book pendant with a Saint and the Crucifixion, the interior with two female saints

SPANISH OR ITALIAN, 17TH/ EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Miniature Prayer Book pendant with a Saint and the Crucifixion, the interior with two female saints

silver gilt, set with verre églomisé miniatures
4.2 by 2.7cm., 1⅝ by 1 1/16 in.

Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the pendant is good, with some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is a small loss to one of the corners of the book, and there is some warping to the silver. There are also some losses to the settings holding the glass. There is minor oxidation to the silver throughout. There is some craquelure to the glass panels, with a few small losses.

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