carved pendant help

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by dave1232, Feb 23, 2017.

  1. dave1232

    dave1232 New Member

    can anyone help me with this small carved elizabethan dressed lady pendant, it is 2.2cms in size, it seems old and bought in an auction, thanks

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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    It looks like it MIGHT be resin.Have you tried the hot needle test yet?Though many say thats bad,I personally dont think it hurts if its done in a discreet place.Can we see a pic of the bottom?
     
  3. dave1232

    dave1232 New Member



    have tried the hot needle test and it doesnt effect the pendant, it has a glass feel when i tap it on my teeth

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  4. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    If it is glass, it is not carved - probably molded.

    My guess, part of a souvenir item. Earring, charm bracelet, dangle for something else.
    Dutch? She looks like she should be wearing wooden clogs.
     
  5. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Bohemian/Czech moulded glass pendant bead. Might be 1930s.
     
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    If you have a blacklight, check and see if this is custard glass. It'll glow. It's made to resemble an ivory carving, but was never trying to fool anyone.
     
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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Indeed. She's also wearing 17th or early 18th C court dress.
     
  8. dave1232

    dave1232 New Member

    i have done the back light test and no glow, she does look a bit dutch but also agree 17th or 18th century court dress, would be nice to know the age of it, thanks everyone
     
  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I still think 1930s or slightly earlier.
     
  10. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Czech molded glass is very likely, as the costume is Czech regional dress rather than Elizabethan or another historical period. Here are examples, especially the one Olga Kupkova is wearing fits the bill:
    http://www.australiandressregister.org/garment/311/
     
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