Rare Philippines Tambourine Gold Gilt Filigree Reliquary Locket Pendant Necklace

Vintage gold gilt filigree Tambourin tambourine necklace. Tambourin necklaces have a long tradition in the Philippines. They traditionally follow the pattern of a rosary. The pendants once held relics but circa 1900 they began to feature items inspired by nature such as the wire flower enclosed in this pendant. Rare Vintage 18kt gold Gold gilded/dipped filigree Tambourine Necklace from Philippines with large relikaryo or reliquary pendant This handmade filigree necklace is done using coiled and twisted wire work to form a delicate floral designs with applied bead/floral work on top Pendant has glass insert with a filigree flower inside Measures 37 inches in length x 1/2 inches max width including pendant The length is 32” without the pendant Pendant adds 2 1/4 inches in drop total length x max width of 1 1/2 inches max width Necklace is in good vintage condition Only Minor wear to gold gilding slight metal discoloration /darkening seen