VICTORIAN 9CT GOLD ACORN POMANDER PENDANT

A gorgeous Victorian 9ct gold Acorn pomander pendant.

This supercool pendant is made of 9ct gold with a slight rose tint.

The pendant has a smooth base to represent the nut, and a repoussé top to represent the acorn cup.

The acorn cup is perforated with tiny holes, and hinges open to reveal a cavity where you could place a keepsake.

Originally it would have been designed to hold a secented sponge or spices, which could be sniffed to mask the unpleasant smells of the time!

The acorn was a popular symbol from the Victorian era into the 20th century.

They symbolised; Fertility, growth and strength.

‘From the tiny acorn, a mighty oak tree can grow.’

MEASUREMENTS

Size approx: 2.5cm (incl bail) x 1.2cm

WEIGHT

Weight approx: 2.5g

MATERIALS

9ct gold

CONDITION

Very good

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