France or Continental Europe, circa 1780–1800
A late 18th‑century masked lady pendant bonbonnière, crafted in porcelain and enamel, mounted in 10k gold, with a beautiful moss agate lid. It reflects the Georgian fascination with masquerade imagery as an object intended to delight the eyes and the senses.
The masked lady’s eyes are set with rose‑cut diamonds. The pendant opens to reveal its original perfumed wadding. The hinge mechanism is in good working order and clicks shut.
The piece retains its original bail. Its intended use was a wearable object, suspended from a ribbon, chain, or chatelaine.
Details:
• Date: Circa 1780–1800
• Materials: Porcelain and enamel, 10k gold mount
• Lid: Moss agate
• Eyes: Rose‑cut diamonds
• Interior: Original fragrance cotton (perfumed wadding)
• Weight: 20.5 grams
• Length: 5.5 cm
• Bail: Original
Condition: good antique condition, there is a small inscription “H/E/M” on the gold back by the bail. There is some chipping to the mask above the left eye, which was previously repaired but still visible upon eye inspection, agate is in excellent condition, rose cut diamonds are in good condition
Price: $4600 includes international shipping and insurance
France or Continental Europe, circa 1780–1800
A late 18th‑century masked lady pendant bonbonnière, crafted in porcelain and enamel, mounted in 10k gold, with a beautiful moss agate lid. It reflects the Georgian fascination with masquerade imagery as an object intended to delight the eyes and the senses.
The masked lady’s eyes are set with rose‑cut diamonds. The pendant opens to reveal its original perfumed wadding. The hinge mechanism is in good working order and clicks shut.
The piece retains its original bail. Its intended use was a wearable object, suspended from a ribbon, chain, or chatelaine.
Details:
• Date: Circa 1780–1800
• Materials: Porcelain and enamel, 10k gold mount
• Lid: Moss agate
• Eyes: Rose‑cut diamonds
• Interior: Original fragrance cotton (perfumed wadding)
• Weight: 20.5 grams
• Length: 5.5 cm
• Bail: Original
Condition: good antique condition, there is a small inscription “H/E/M” on the gold back by the bail. There is some chipping to the mask above the left eye, which was previously repaired but still visible upon eye inspection, agate is in excellent condition, rose cut diamonds are in good condition
Price: $4600 includes international shipping and insurance
