Antique Sterling Silver Pendant of the Greek Mythology Hero Gandymedes Pouring Water From A Pottery Vessel Decorated With The Meander Greek Key Design. Gandymedes is a divine hero whose homeland was Troy. He was the son of Tros of Dardania, from whose name Troy was supposedly derived, and of Callirrhoe, the daughter of the river god Scamander. Ganymede was the brother of Ilus, Assaracus and Cleopatra. Homer describes Ganymede as the most beautiful of mortals, and in one version of the myth Zeus falls in love with his beauty and abducts him in the form of an eagle to serve as cup bearer in Olympus. Estimated more than 100 yrs old. 925 Sterling Silver consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Tested Positive using Nitric Acid Chemical Scratch Test, Cloth Rub Test, and Magnet Test. Markings of 925 or Sterling stamp. The reason silver needs to be combined with other metals is that it is very difficult to make great designs with just pure silver, which is very soft and malleable. A bit of hardness has to be introduced by adding other metals such as copper. That is why jewelers are capable of making the most intricate an complex designs with 925 Sterling Silver. Silver is one of the most valuable elements next to gold. Mexico is the leading producer of silver, followed by the United States, Canada, Australia, Spain, Peru, and Russia. Many countries do not require their precious metal items to be stamped and therefore we test to ensure we accurately represent the product.Size And Weight: See Last Photo If Applicable. All Photos Represent The Lot Condition. Please Read Our Terms And Conditions.

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