'FLOWERS IN A BASKET' pendant/pin jewel of 54 pearls

'FLOWERS IN A BASKET' pendant/pin jewel of 54 pearls,
hand-set marcasites (faceted polished pyrite) and sterling silver with dark-patinated gold vermeil finish, miligrain textured borders

Pearls : total 54, all full-round, half-drilled, origin undetermined, the largest 3.5mm, most 2 mm

Maker & Quality marks : 925 and stylized cursive "R"

Size : Pendant 2" long x 1-3/8" across; (or 1-5/8" long as a pin, with hinged pendant bale folded back)
Gross wt : .359 troy oz.

Condition : all original and fine, including the hinged pendant bale, round-hinge, pinstem and safety clasp with pin-tip guard

Circa : 1920's

# snyl 23002 C ............................................................................ $ 295.