Lot 107
A late Victorian commemorative hand-painted reverse crystal intaglio set pendant
Auction: 9 February 2011 at 11:00 GMT
£625
Description
the circular intaglio depicting a resting lion holding a Union Jack flag above a banner inscribed PRETORIA 1900, with plain closed back setting and suspension ring
Dimensions
Diameter 1.5cm
Footnote
Commemorating the surrender of Pretoria to the British Forces, under the command of Lord Frederick Roberts, during the Second Boer War (1899 to 1902).