Victorian Niello Silver Whistle Pendant jasper set with marquise cut sapphires

set with marquise cut sapphires and diamonds - the stones rest in beautifully worked millegrain platinum settings

Particularly rare and beautiful things - we've never seen a pair quite like it

cushion shaped

modelled in 15 karat gold and silver

DATE: Early Victorian

Victorian Niello Silver Whistle Pendant jasper set with marquise cut sapphiresDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A cool antique whistle charm crafted in chequered niello silver. It's a somewhat curious design, the open sides must be closed off (pinched by the fingers) in order for the whistle to make a sound The design gives it a particularly modern look, however it was made in the late Victorian era (in France) at the turn of the 20th Century. MEASUREMENTS 3. 0 x 1. 0 (length by width, not including bail) WEIGHT 4. 4g MARKS French