{"product_id":"vintage-c1930-buddha-secret-compartment-00114","title":"Vintage c.1930 Buddha Secret Compartment Pendant | Hidden Sliding Base | Sterling Silver Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing c.1930 Buddha pendant featuring a concealed sliding base which opens to reveal a hidden compartment. Pendants of this type were often intended to carry a small devotional or sentimental keepsake, such as a folded prayer, tiny talisman, miniature relic, lucky paper or a pinch of blessed ash, allowing the wearer to keep a meaningful object close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in antique white metal and beautifully detailed, the concealed sliding base operates smoothly to reveal its hidden compartment—an ingenious feature that transforms the pendant from a simple devotional jewel into a miniature personal reliquary or keepsake container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly Chinese or Japanese in origin, the sliding base is stamped 'SPECIAL' together with an unidentified maker's mark, which appears to comprise of three stylised letters within a lozenge-shaped cartouche. The pendant is suspended from a vintage sterling silver 46cm (18 inch) fine curb chain, included with the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique and intriguing pendant with a fascinating hidden compartment, we haven't encountered another example quite like it. A wonderful addition to a collection of vintage devotional objects, curiosities or unusual jewellery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e\nMETAL: white metal (tests as non-silver). Chain sterling silver stamped '925'\u003cbr\u003e\nSIZE: 3cm (1-1\/4 inch) tall\u003cbr\u003e\nWEIGHT: 3.7 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nERA: Art Deco, circa 1930\u003cbr\u003e\nCONDITION: In very good antique condition. The sliding mechanism operates smoothly and no notable flaws were found.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercy Madge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56315765162363,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/3256\/8203\/files\/il_fullxfull.8187837066_n2wo.jpg?v=1782661262","url":"https:\/\/mercymadge.com\/it\/products\/vintage-c1930-buddha-secret-compartment-00114","provider":"Mercy Madge ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}