Oval Pendant Decorated with Schweifwerk, Surrounded by Smaller Motifs and Four Birds

Pierre Firens · 1614-01-01T00:00:00Z

Part of a series of 6 with goldsmiths designs executed in the blackwork technique. Design for an oval pendant, presumably the reverse of a watch case or medaillon, decorated with Schweifwerk. The design is surrounded by four smaller motifs with enamel designs, the top two are heart-shaped. The print is filled with engraved, decorative motifs including four birds resting on meandering grass-like helms.