An unusual, magnificent pendant with a framed thaler of the Elector of Saxony from the mid-17th century.
The item is made with high craftsmanship and knowledge of jewelry making indicating its origin from the workshop of an experienced goldsmith, most likely from some major German city.
The thaler is set into an openwork square frame with additional three-leaf appliqués on each side. The whole on a four-leaf applique with gold pendants and gold overlay. In the product righted on the cargos of 8 rubies.
The framed thaler belongs to the last variety minted during the reign of John George.
Obverse: half-figure of the ruler in armor and cloak, holding a helmet and sword, to the right, in the outer rim a legend beginning with the apple of the reign:
IOHAN GEORG-D:G-DVX SAX-IVL-CLIV-ET MONT;
Reverse: twenty-one-pointed shield of arms surmounted by the jewels of the family, in the outer rim legend:
SA-ROM-IMP-ARC-HIM-ET ELECT 16-48;
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