{"product_id":"georgian-mourning-miniature-pendant-of-sepia-and-11k-gold","title":"Georgian Mourning Miniature Pendant of Sepia and 11k Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA poignant Georgian era antique pendant dating to 1783, centered with a finely executed sepia portrait miniature of a maiden leaning upon an anchor, mounted in 11 karat gold. The delicately painted portrait reflects the refined artistry and sentimentality of late 18th-century memorial jewelry, capturing a graceful and contemplative scene with remarkable detail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe woman leaning upon the anchor carries deeply symbolic meaning. In Georgian mourning art, the anchor represented \u003cstrong\u003ehope, constancy, and spiritual steadfastness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The figure likely personifies \u003cstrong\u003eHope itself\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a touching emblem of endurance through grief and faith in reunion beyond death. This allegorical imagery transforms the pendant into a profoundly sentimental tribute.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSurrounding the portrait is a luminous halo of pearls, framing the inscription: “Ann Goater OB 9 June 1783 AE 39,” commemorating Ann Goater, who passed away on June 9, 1783, at the age of 39. Pearls, frequently used in mourning pieces of the era, symbolized tears, purity, and virtue, further enhancing the pendant’s emotive and reflective character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe pendant measures 1.2 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom and 0.6 inches wide, with a weight of 3.63 grams, offering a delicate yet historically significant presence when worn. It is presented in very good antique condition; however, it is possible that this was once a ring that was later converted into a pendant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGemstone identification has been confirmed using Raman spectroscopy, a non-destructive analytical technique providing precise chemical fingerprint verification.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMetal authenticity has been professionally verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing, confirming solid 11K gold construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch the video \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/av4tx6_0hIk\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Georgian Mourning Miniature Pendant \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trademark Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43993637290049,"sku":"L492","price":1985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/7909\/files\/georgian-mourning-miniature-pendant-of-sepia-and-11k-gold-4125041.jpg?v=1780043472","url":"https:\/\/trademarkantiques.com\/products\/georgian-mourning-miniature-pendant-of-sepia-and-11k-gold","provider":"Trademark Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}