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E-SHOP / Jewelry with engraved gems / Pendants / a late 18th c. gold swivel chiseled seal pendant set with a large red jasper engraved scarab. jupiter.

A late 18th c. gold swivel chiseled seal pendant set with a large red jasper engraved scarab. Jupiter.

£ 2750

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a late 18th c. gold swivel chiseled seal pendant set with a large red jasper engraved scarab. jupiter.

A late 18th c. gold swivel chiseled seal pendant set with a large red jasper engraved scarab. Jupiter.

£ 2750

Scarab: 21 × 26 mm — Total height: 42 mm — Weight: 18 g
Late 18th century


A substantial and exceptionally refined 18th-century gold swivel seal pendant, combining two objects of distinct antiquarian fascination in a single jewel of remarkable ingenuity.

The mount, worked in 18-carat gold, is articulated around a central pivoting axis allowing the scarab to rotate and present either face — the carved dorsal surface of the scarab above, or the engraved intaglio below. The gold frame is ornamented with chased foliate scrolls, rosette terminals, and a row of applied gold beads, terminating in a looped suspension ring — the whole displaying the confident and decorative vocabulary of late 18th-century goldsmithing.

The stone is a large red jasper scarab, carved in the Etruscan manner. The flat underside is engraved as an intaglio, depicting Jupiter standing in three-quarter view, turned toward the left, partially draped and holding his thunderbolts. The god rests upon an olive branch — a rare and thoughtful iconographic detail combining his martial power with the promise of peace. Below, a globe with two engraved horizontal lines completes the composition. The whole is framed by a finely hatched border.

The combination of scarab and classical deity reflects the taste of the Enlightenment for syncretist antiquarian imagery, so characteristic of the Grand Tour collecting tradition.

Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

Shipping and pick-up at the store options can be chosen during check out.

Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
ThePackengers, specialized in the packaging and transport of works of art and collectibles, already collaborates with the largest auction houses as Drouot, but also with galleries, fairs, antique dealers, decorators and e-marketplaces.
See our Country List
Shipping Terms and Conditions.
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