Whimsical Ivory and Coral Ladybug Pendant

Designed as a gold ladybug with carved ivory set body inlaid with spots of beautiful salmon colored coral, mounted in stamped 18KT yellow gold with maker's mark E in a circle.

1.25 in.

Approximately 3 dwt.

Estate of the late Dr. Stewart Penfold Blake of Palo Alto, CA and Charlotte, NC Stewart Penfold Blake (Col. USArmy Ret.) was a proud soldier, superb story-teller, lover of music from Mozart to Benny Goodman, gracious host, wine connoisseur and knowledgeable art lover. Among his many proud accomplishments were his design of the test track for Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany and his design for carrying Venezuelan oil from the fields to the sea. His estate represents his life in appreciation of history and diverse cultures.

In very good condition with several tight hairlines to ivory.

$150 - 250