"1st Empire Sterling Silver Pendant"
Solid silver pendant composed of a medallion and a coat of arms seal. The two-sided medallion has one side representing Emperor Napoleon I in profile and on the reverse the crowned imperial eagle. The ornate seal is engraved with a very beautiful coat of arms comprising an armed arm crowned with an armed lion on the helmet. The two pendants are held by a chain of nielloed silver rings of beautiful assembly complexity. This ornate set is rare for this period. The set is in perfect condition. Length of the set: 17 cm Diameter of the medallion: 2.8 cm Diameter of the seal stamp: 2 cm