A late Victorian diamond pendant/brooch, of openwork form, set with old-cut diamonds of varying size, mounted in silver, backed with gold, to a radiating foliate design border, with a similarly set bow design pendant bail, and later fancy-link silver chain, with a fittings to the reverse to be worn as a brooch, circa 1880, length 5.5cm

Provenance: the Peyton family, by descent

The Peyton Family
The Peyton Family are descended from William Malet de Graville, who was present at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He took the name of Peyton in the 12th century when Reginald Peyton grandson of William Malet was given land in return for pledged service to the Earl of Norfolk in the manors of Peyton and Boxford. Peyton Hall still survives today.

John Peyton born 1574 purchased The Estate of Cattespoole, Worcestershire in the parish of Tardebigge in 1622 which remained in the family for more than 300 years. The Estate was sold to Abel by his nephew Edward under ‘copyhold’ (a form of tenure of land common in England from the middle ages), although Abel's family home remained in London. The Peyton Arms are sable, a cross engrailed or, a mullet (star) in first quarter argent. The crest a griffin. The motto is Patior Potior (Through Suffering I Prevail). Members of the Peyton family emigrated to Ireland and New Zealand in the 1860s and the USA in the 17th, 18th?and 19th centuries, and today there are several Peyton Societies extant in America
Gross weight approx. 24.2 grams

The surmount loop to attach the bail to the pendant deficient, will require attention to be worn as a pendant

The principal diamond estimated as approximately 1.50 to 2.00 carats, measuring approximately 8.5 x 6.8 x 5mm,measurements taken within the limitations of the mount, assessed as approximately I-J colour, SI1 clarity, with one small dark inclusion visible through the table under magnification

The back of the pendant spot tested as approximately 9ct gold, the chain spot tested as approximately 90% silver

Roseberys uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns. Results should only be used as a guide with caution, as false readings are possible.

Roseberys does not guarantee the standard of gold, silver, or platinum unless an item is hallmarked.

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