A Victorian 18k gold scarab pendant. - image-1
A Victorian 18k gold scarab pendant. - image-2
A Victorian 18k gold scarab pendant. - image-1A Victorian 18k gold scarab pendant. - image-2

Lot 36 Dα

A Victorian 18k gold scarab pendant.

Auction 1039 - overview Cologne
13.11.2014, 17:00 - Jewellery
Estimate: 2.800 € - 3.000 €
Result: 3.348 € (incl. premium)
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A Victorian 18k gold scarab pendant.

An archaeological revival style pendant with a quarz/jasper compound intaglio inscribed in hieroglyphics. In a later fitted case. Master's signet and inscribed "Xmas 1866" to the reverse. A small chip where the stone meets the upper mounting. Total H 5.35 cm. Total weight 23.9 g.
Robert Phillips (London 1810 - 1881), ca. 1866.

The spectacular archeological finds and the digging of the Suez canal in the mid 19th century led to increased public interest in ancient treasures. Robert Phillips was one of the leading goldsmiths in London, and responded quickly to this new trend by specialising in archaeological revival style jewellery. He was awarded the gold medal at the Paris International Exhibition in 1867.