Victorian Enamelled "Find A Match" Vesta Case Pendant filigree Beautifully worked carved half-hoop ring

Beautifully worked carved half-hoop ring with intricate scrolled engraving to the gallery and shoulders

The words In eiserner Zeit (In Iron Times) above

alluding to the name of the material first used to solder gold by Theophrastus in 315 BC

A stunning Horseshoe pin by Cartier

The carnelian agate stone is mounted on a spinner

Victorian Enamelled "Find A Match" Vesta Case Pendant filigree Beautifully worked carved half-hoop ringDATE: Victorian, c. 1888 Cool Victorian vesta case pendant in sterling silver with colourful enamelled lettering (technically a really simple rebus). IN ME A MATCH YOU'LL ALWAYS FIND. The word match replaced with a picture of a match. Clear and cute double meaning. Its London hallmarks date it to the year 1888, with textured base to strike your (non safety) matches on. MEASUREMENTS 4. 7 x 2. 3cm (not including jump ring) WEIGHT 21. 3g MARKS English