Art Deco real scarab beetle festoon necklace Sterling silver locket The image is hand painted

The image is hand painted and enamelled on porcelain and depicts a pretty maiden with long flowing hair

It is set into a large

Approx measurements:45" total length including spring ringApprox 11

5" length2

UK/AU ring size QUS ring size 8EU / MM ring size 57

Art Deco real scarab beetle festoon necklace Sterling silver locket The image is hand paintedA fantastic scarce Art Deco real scarab festoon necklace. The festoon at the bottom of the necklace is adorned with real preserved Scarab beetles, they have a rich dark metallic green sheen and are claw set into white metal mounts. The necklace is made from white metal with a fine belcher link and a barrel clasp. It is not silver, likely silver plated steel. The Art Deco era saw a resurgence of the popular Egyptian revival theme that was seen in the