Edwardian Silver Perpetual Calendar Pendant rose cut diamond Exceptionally well made and dating

Exceptionally well made and dating from the early 20th century

A superb antique silver guard chain dating from the latter half of the 19th century

Some historians believe it may have been occasionally flooded to enable re-enactments of naval battles

and a ring of green (demantoid) garnets around the central stone

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries paste gems could command as much (if not more) than natural gemstones

Edwardian Silver Perpetual Calendar Pendant rose cut diamond Exceptionally well made and datingDATE: Edwardian, c. 1902 This cool and clever antique pendant allows the wearer to keep track of the days and dates of the month. The Perpetual Calendar can be adjusted by spinning the disc, so that it is accurate for any given day of the week on any given month. It's modelled in sterling silver, and dates to the Edwardian period with hallmarks for the year 1902. It's useful, and looks great too. MEASUREMENTS 3 x 2. 4cm WEIGHT 6. 96g MARKS English