Enamel and gold devotional pendant, possibly Italian, circa 1550-1600, the scene of the Crucifixion with three Roman soldiers on horseback, one piercing His side with a lance, in the distance is a city, with the motto 'Unica Spes' (Our Only Hope), in plain oval mount (perhaps later) under glass or rock crystal, measuring approximately 32mm x 25mm excluding suspension loop

Private collection. Bristol. Sold with a copy of Falkiner, Richard, 'Investing in Antique Jewellery', Barrie & Rockliff, The Cresset Press, where a similar example is illustrated p.50 "An Italian 16th century devotional jewel. These normally have figures behind glass or rock crystal".