a sweet and detailed heart pendant that tells a story of the levels and layers of true love. it's carved bone in the style of scrimshaw, thought the ink in the carvings had faded from the Asian scene, so it's now only visible when held at an angle and the carvings catch the light
given the scene on the bone and the spun silver design this is likely an old Chinese pendant and it's very possible it's antique
sterling silver and carved bone
M E A S U R E M E N T S
~35.5mm north to south (excluding bail)
~4mm bail opening
weighs 5.6g
see photo of pendant and penny for scale
C O N D I T I O N
in good vintage, maybe antique condition
some minor bends throughout the silver setting
the carved bone's etchings are still crisp, but the ink that would have made the etchings easily visible has faded/washed away over time
round bail is NOT soldered shut
HEAVY patina throughout the silver
This is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved
polishing decisions are left to the buyer
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