Antique Lion Pendant of 14k Gold

A magnificent antique pendant (circa 1890-1900) featuring a lion of 14k gold with a synthetic ruby in its mouth held by platinum teeth and two twinkling old European cut diamond eyes.

The pendant bears the maker's mark for Alling & Co. of Newark, NJ. It measures 1.5 inches from the top of the bail to bottom by 1.1 inches wide, and it is in great condition with some tiny indentations on the reverse of the piece. It weighs 10.42 grams.

Materials: 14k gold, Ruby, Diamond.