18th Century Portuguese Paste Cross Pendant keychain and feature central ruby cabochons

and feature central ruby cabochons surrounded by a halo of white diamonds

9cm - Head: 11

although it fell out of use during the cold war when availability of uranium to civil industries was curtailed

with clear London hallmarks to the inner band

Width at head: 18

18th Century Portuguese Paste Cross Pendant keychain and feature central ruby cabochonsDATE: Georgian, c. 1780 Charming for all the right reasons: rough around the edges, rustic, beautiful. An 18th century Iberian cross pendant set with nine white paste gemstones in closed back, foiled settings, with an articulated lower drop. Fashioned in beautifully tarnished patina'd silver and featuring bright and lively stones, it was made circa 1780. STONES White paste gemstones MEASUREMENTS 5. 5 x 4. 2cm (including bail) WEIGHT 9g MARKS No marks