Antique French Miniature Pendant with Cherubs of Silver antique ball charm particularly in statement stickpins intended

particularly in statement stickpins intended to convey authority and character

leaded glass

This antique 14k gold piece features two colorful enamel roosters that slide back and forth on a hand etched bar

giving it a delicate yet distinguished presence when worn on a lapel

Antique French Miniature Pendant with Cherubs of Silver antique ball charm particularly in statement stickpins intendedA romantic and finely detailed antique French pendant dating to 1870, featuring a hand painted miniature of two cherubs, set within 950 silver and accented with delicate marcasite. Cherub imagery was especially popular in 19th century French jewelry, symbolizing love, innocence, devotion, and harmony, and was often inspired by classical and Renaissance art. The softly modeled figures convey tenderness and movement, lending the pendant a painterly,