Victorian Pansy Pendant Opal set in gold with a

set in gold with a back-to-front fitting

dating to circa 1900

The N is surmounted by a viscount’s coronet which was an appointment made after his victory at the Battle of the Nile in 1798 and the B is surmounted by a ducal coronet representing the Sicilian dukedom of Bronte which was conferred by Ferdinand IV of the Two Sicilies in 1779

The centre stone is approximately 1 carat

Victorian fine 18ct gold and lapis lazuli necklace in the Egyptian revival style

Victorian Pansy Pendant Opal set in gold with aVictorian fine 18ct gold pansy pendant with an old mine cut diamond centre. The pansy has pretty engraved petals and this piece has a hinged pendant loop. Circa 1880 Measurements: 2. 5cm diameter Weight 2. 76 grams