In Britain, during the Victorian era, it was fashionable to have jewelry created from the silver coinage of the day and here we have a lovely and distinctive example.
This is a Victorian 1893 silver thrupenny bit (3 penny) coin which has been beautifully gilded in gold with all the detailing on one side embellished in bright enamel work. The coin is set into a "porthole" style silver mount with a bale for wear as a necklace pendant or a fob on a pocket watch chain.
The pendant is in good antique condition with the gilding and enamelling still intact. Showing signs of age and wear as expected but nothing too untoward. There is slight surface scuffs to the glass and a crack in the glass on the Monarch's head side but the glass is stable and won't fall out. Please see photos.
We have added a new sterling silver rolo/belcher chain. With its elegant round links this antique style chain complements the beading around the pendant perfectly. Our chains are made in Italy, they are high quality and fully hallmarked.
Beautifully decorative and very unusual the necklace is perfect for layering with other antique pendants or for wearing along as a signature piece. Bound to invite curiosity and compliments!
METAL: sterling silver throughout, tested
MEASUREMENTS: Pendant 7/8" (23mm) diameter, 6mm deep. Chain 18" (46cm)
WEIGHT: 7.3 grams
DATE: 1880, Victorian
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FREE DELIVERY on all orders worldwide. All orders are despatched next business day and sent with full tracking. Global Express shipping is available if required, simply upgrade your shipping method at check out.
- Unless otherwise stated any antique boxes in our photos are for display only and are not included in purchase. However, do rest assured all items will arrive gift wrapped in a custom Mercy Madge jewellery presentation box.
- RETURNS, you can return your item for a full refund for any reason. Just get in touch within 3 days of receiving your order if you wish to do so.
- Our photographs are taken with a magnified macro lens to show you every tiny detail, flaws are exaggerated and aren't as noticeable to the naked eye, similarly shadows caused by studio lighting can give rise to discoloured areas that don't exist.
This is a Victorian 1893 silver thrupenny bit (3 penny) coin which has been beautifully gilded in gold with all the detailing on one side embellished in bright enamel work. The coin is set into a "porthole" style silver mount with a bale for wear as a necklace pendant or a fob on a pocket watch chain.
The pendant is in good antique condition with the gilding and enamelling still intact. Showing signs of age and wear as expected but nothing too untoward. There is slight surface scuffs to the glass and a crack in the glass on the Monarch's head side but the glass is stable and won't fall out. Please see photos.
We have added a new sterling silver rolo/belcher chain. With its elegant round links this antique style chain complements the beading around the pendant perfectly. Our chains are made in Italy, they are high quality and fully hallmarked.
Beautifully decorative and very unusual the necklace is perfect for layering with other antique pendants or for wearing along as a signature piece. Bound to invite curiosity and compliments!
METAL: sterling silver throughout, tested
MEASUREMENTS: Pendant 7/8" (23mm) diameter, 6mm deep. Chain 18" (46cm)
WEIGHT: 7.3 grams
DATE: 1880, Victorian
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FREE DELIVERY on all orders worldwide. All orders are despatched next business day and sent with full tracking. Global Express shipping is available if required, simply upgrade your shipping method at check out.
- Unless otherwise stated any antique boxes in our photos are for display only and are not included in purchase. However, do rest assured all items will arrive gift wrapped in a custom Mercy Madge jewellery presentation box.
- RETURNS, you can return your item for a full refund for any reason. Just get in touch within 3 days of receiving your order if you wish to do so.
- Our photographs are taken with a magnified macro lens to show you every tiny detail, flaws are exaggerated and aren't as noticeable to the naked eye, similarly shadows caused by studio lighting can give rise to discoloured areas that don't exist.