AMS9110 Rennaisance revival Holbeinesque pendant, C.1870 POA

A stunning, beautifully crafted and highly collectable Holbeinesque pendant centered on an aquamarine with Burmese rubies, natural pearls and diamonds to a further border of champleve enamel and Burmese rubies and diamonds, with a natural pearl drop. The reverse is beautifully engraved with a foliate design. Excellent condition.
Holbeinesque refers to a style that became popular during the Victorian era between the 1860’s and 1880’s. Named after Hans Holbein the Younger, court painter to Henry VIII, designs were inspired from his Tudor portraits of ladies at Henry VIII’s court. POA