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Necklace - Bulgaria

This is an extremely old necklace. Silver, gold plated and with a completely intact green enamel. I expect this to originate from the first half of the 19th Century.
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  • This an incredible piece, Peter! Where is it from, please? The Balkan region? Greece?

    I love the green enamelling. Very beautiful and unusual. 

  • Dear Betty; You are very fast - I did not finish writing the text to the photo... It is from Bulgaria and as mentioned above, very old. The green enamel is in a magnificent condition - nothing is missing as far as I could see. It is mercury gold plated (the gold plating can especially be seen on the top part but also at the back of the entire necklace. I have already some similar necklaces but none of them is in such a magnificent condition. This is definitely museum worthy! With kind regards. Peter

  • Apologies for being to rash and many thanks for the information. 

    It definitely is a museum piece. Thanks for sharing the picture with us!

  • What a spectacular necklace.  This is a real treasure Peter.  I have been away for a little while and I am amazed at everything you have shared while I was gone! 

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