Gold and enamel pendant in the manner of Giuseppe Bruno

A high carat gold and enamel devotional pendant in the manner of Giuseppe Bruno.

Sicilian, second half of the 17th century.

Measures 4.6 x 3.7 x 1cm (excluding loose bail).

The pendant is extensively decorated to the front with exotic flowers to include tulips and aquilegia, with a glazed locket compartment which contains further floral decoration to the interior. The reverse of the pendant is decorated with enamelled heads of putti which surround a larger enamel image of Saint Anthony of Padua.

The Victoria and Albert Museum holds a similarly enamelled pendant catalogued as in the style of Giuseppe Bruno (accession no. 1285-1871) and another example can be found in the Royal Collection Trust (accession no. RCIN 441486).

Giuseppe Bruno was an enameller from Messina (active c.1652-82).