Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Enamel St. George Pendant with Rubies and Pearls, c. 1880 birmingham 1908 adding a tender finishing note

adding a tender finishing note

The center part of this brooch flips so that it can be worn two different ways

this exquisite piece measures 59

The feathers were then incorporated into his coat of arms and became associated with the Prince of Wales title

only to discover later

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Enamel St. George Pendant with Rubies and Pearls, c. 1880 birmingham 1908 adding a tender finishing noteThere are jewels and then there are legends cast in silver. This extraordinary antique pendant captures St. George at the very moment of triumph; mounted on his rearing white horse, cloak flying, sword raised high as the dragon twists beneath him in a final, desperate curl. The enameling is richly saturated in deep lapis blues, verdant greens, fiery amber, and milky white, each section hand painted and kiln fired with the vibrant confidence so