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the body of opal and mother of pearl, with ruby eyes and multicoloured enamel decoration, pin and revolver fitting and fixed bale to allow for wear as a pendant, dimensions 3.2 x 3.9cm, unhallmarked white metal stamped '925', weight 8.7g

Footnote: Plique-à-jour (French for 'letting in daylight') is a vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in cells without any backing so the light can shine through, giving a similar effect to that of a stained-glass window. It is very challenging technically and there is a high failure rate during production.

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