Property of a Lady

A Regency era Maltese cross pendant of exceptional quality, circa 1830. During the Regency era the Maltese cross became a highly fashionable jewel, popularised by Lady Emma Hamilton and a recurring highlight in the fashion reports of La Belle Assemblée. This large Maltese cross comes with provenance, it was formerly the property of  Perdita Rose Mary Jolliffe [Lady Hylton] who can be seen wearing it in the photograph in this listing. The cross is 15 carat gold and set a central deep violet amethyst of 17 carats within a surround of perfectly colour matched sea-green chrysoberyl totalling 40 carats. The pendant measures 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches. An example of true Regency splendour, very fine quality and immaculate.

£9500
MB5

Lady Hylton wearing the cross below