Georgian Pinchbeck Pearl Chain Necklace five stone it will have been brought

it will have been brought back by a Grand Tourer to commemorate (presumably suitably hedonistic) time spent in Rome

Gold has developed a fine antique patina

53ct Amethyst

along with the words L'HEURE PASSE L'AMITIE RESTE

tests as Silver

Georgian Pinchbeck Pearl Chain Necklace five stone it will have been broughtDATE: Georgian, c. 1780 This intricately detailed chain dates from the Georgian period, circa 1780. Modelled in pinchbeck, it has a wearable length of 16. 5 inches. With a gorgeous barrel clasp which features three dreamy pearls set within little flower motifs. STONES Natural Pearl MEASUREMENTS 16. 5 inches wearable length Width of links: 5. 6mm Clasp: 9mm width WEIGHT 19. 2g MARKS No marks present CONDITION Very good