Please help identifying this very old unique pendant

[GrandmasGems]

Handed down from grandma. Remember her saying 40 years ago it was a very old piece. Diamond chip on each. 14k

 

[Diamondless]

This looks to be an Art Nouveau piece, I usually see them in sterling silver, but a few in 14K. Is there a makers mark on the back?

 

[GrandmasGems]

Looks like just the 14k. I've been looking for something similar and haven't found anything!

 

[Groucho]

Your pendant was originally a watch fob, a decorative attachment for a pocket watch. I couldn't find the exact design of your fob in my collection of jewelry catalogs. However, I've included a photo of a page from the 1905 edition of the Baird North catalog, that depicts a number of watch fobs of similar style. Based on this evidence, and the style of your piece, my best guess is that your price was made sometime between 1900 and 1910. Your fob/pendant is lovely --- such a treasure.

 

[GrandmasGems]

Thank you for the history and photo. It is indeed a treasure

 

[junebug17]

Groucho, excellent work! You nailed it!

The pendant is really beautiful GG!

 

[VRBeauty]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, Groucho!

 

[Landen]

Groucho, thank you for your information. It really helpful!