Antique Victorian Gold Filled Spinning World Globe Watch Fob Charm Pendant
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/31/2021 - 00:58
Fresh looking, soft wear is noticeable on inspection. Gold setting has a bright patina with minor surface wear, no dents. Glass has a smooth surface with no chips or surface wear.
Painted finish has distinct wear and thinning so quite a few of the countries have worn away or are partial. Yes, see photo No mark. Tests for gold filled, g. Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own special story.
Unique pendant was likely worn on a watch chain originally. Painted spinning globe is 3-dimensional map of the world at that time. Detailed with a special silhouette this piece is modestly sized with a light feel in your hand. Miniature versions of classic antique and vintage styles are especially collectable. Not only are these small pieces charming, but they also require an advanced level of craftsmanship to render all the tiny details.
A young Queen Victoria assumed her role in 1837 and her taste in jewelry quickly became culturally influential, within England and beyond. Her relationship to jewelry was enmeshed with her husband, Prince Albert, who gifted the Queen for their engagement, a snake ring, embedded with an emerald (her birthstone) in its head. Continuing from the Georgian era and intensified by Queen Victoria. Taste, sentimental and figural jewelry was a major trend throughout the Victorian era. When certain ideas and words were deemed too forward or improper to be spoken, jewelry and symbolic meaning was used to communicate what was left unsaid. _gsrx_vers_1292 GS 8.3.6 (1292). This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "oxfordjewel" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
- Department: Women
- Style: Pendant
- Material: Glass
- Type: Pendant
- Antique: Yes
- Vintage: Yes
- Brand: Unbranded
- Metal: Rose Gold Filled
- Era: Victorian (1837-1901)