{"product_id":"a-royal-gift-1","title":"A Royal Gift","description":"\u003cp\u003eEtruscan Revival 18 carat gold bulla pendant c.1860 inscribed ‘From V.R.’, the cypher of Queen Victoria, a Royal Gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine applied granules and rope twist of the gold work compliment the central deep red of the cabochon garnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is plainer with a glazed locket and Royal inscription beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition immaculate but for one bruise to the gold on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 inches in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen commissioned numerous gifts from Royal jewellers such as Collingwood, Garrard and Robert Phillips, presented to courtiers and favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Archeological Revival was made popular by Castellani in Rome and many British jewellers also produced pieces of masterful gold work with granulation, twisted filigree and designs inspired by antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBullas were thought to have served as amulets or charms, often used to contain small objects for good luck or protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sian Harlowe Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64177170186589,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1205\/7949\/files\/1a1877_b760447ce1d84d46865603a2903f9082_mv2.avif?v=1776103242","url":"https:\/\/sianharloweantiques.co.uk\/products\/a-royal-gift-1","provider":"Sian Harlowe  Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}