Lot 548 , A George III gold and enamel memorial pendant and Regency enamelled plaque

A George III gold and enamel memorial pendant, of navette shape, with glazed ivory panel decorated with wreath and dove and the motto "Soyez Heureuse" (Be Happy) and glazed panel en verso with plaited hair and enamelled border with the inscription "Eliza Ottley 1785 Sar", 1.75in, together with a Regency enamelled plaque decorated with the bust of a young lady, 29mm.
Estimate £300-400

Navette pendant- There are 3 drilled? holes down each side of the pendant. There are also some visible scratches to the gold on each side. There are a few very minor nibbles/scratches to the glass. The panel beneath appears to have suffered some fading, mainly to the rays of the sun. The glass panel en verso has numerous surface scratches and the hair and enamel beneath are quite dirty.
The other plaque may have lost it's back, it may have been a locket although there is no sign of a hinge. 11 of the cabochons in the border are now missing and 4 others are chipped. The panel beneath appears to be perished and the subject is very faded. Poor condition.


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Sold for £280