Vintage Gold "Noah's Ark" Charm without stones A stunning Georgian sepia mourning

A stunning Georgian sepia mourning clasp with an incredibly detailed miniature portrait scene

which roughly translates as:

Some say that these are the twin defining catastrophes of modern European art

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Vintage Gold "Noah's Ark" Charm without stones A stunning Georgian sepia mourningDATE: Vintage, 1963 All afloat on Noah's boat An exceptional vintage gold charm pendant modelled after Noah's Ark with giraffe stood on the deck and the top hinged to reveal an elephant, camel, and horse inside. It's substantial, at over 9 grams in weight, and beautifully made with clear English hallmarks determining the year of production as 1963. MEASUREMENTS 2. 7 x 1. 9 x 1. 1cm WEIGHT 9. 2g MARKS English hallmarks for 9k gold, Birmingham 1963