This necklace is composed of alternating gutta percha or an unknown composite material beads with gilt bronze caps and faceted gold colored metal beads supporting a heart shaped bogwood pendant set with a small painting on ivory under glass. The necklace closes with a tube clasp.
Date:
1850-1880
Maker:
unknown
Material:
gutta-percha, glass (material), bronze (metal), ivory (tooth component)
GUSN:
102484
Accession Number:
1927.1111