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Rare Pendant from 1635 Painting Rediscovered, Valued at £650,000

4/20/2026

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The mourning jewel in the 1635 painting Sir Thomas Aston at the Deathbed of His Wife has been rediscovered after four centuries.
The heart-shaped pendant commemorates Sir Thomas Aston’s son Robert and bears inscriptions.
Historian Martyn Downer values the pendant at £650,000 and notes its significance for understanding the painting’s grief.
The pendant will be displayed at the Treasure House Fair from June 24 to 30.

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The mourning jewel in the 1635 painting Sir Thomas Aston at the Deathbed of His Wife has been rediscovered after four centuries.
The heart-shaped pendant commemorates Sir Thomas Aston’s son Robert and bears inscriptions.
Historian Martyn Downer values the pendant at £650,000 and notes its significance for understanding the painting’s grief.
The pendant will be displayed at the Treasure House Fair from June 24 to 30.