An exquisite antique French Saint Esprit pendant from the mid 19th Century. The piece is fashioned in Silver and decorated with glistening white Paste Stones and depicts a dove in flight carrying an olive branch with decorative bows above.
A Saint Esprit is religious symbol that was popular in France during the 18th and 19th Century. It features a dove in flight often carrying an olive branch of peace and was a symbol of the Holy spirit.
It is in excellent condition and a wonderful piece of history to be treasured.
WEIGHS: 10.7 grams
MEASURES: 30mm across x 54mm down - 59mm with bale
METAL: Silver
STONES: Paste
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1840 – 1860)
ORIGIN: France
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER - 9273