GEORGIAN HAND WITH DAGGER PENDANT

Georgian period

This is a super cool early 19th century carved antler bone hand pendant, circa 1820.

The hand is grasping a gold dagger with a Turquoise cabochon pommel.

The hand also wears a Turquoise and gold bracelet.

The carving is very fine, with detail down to the finger nails.

The antler bone has a dark speckled finish over an off white/cream base.

These hand charms were worn for good luck in the 19th century. 

Looks stunning on a chain on its own or part of a neck mess

Rare find

MEASUREMENTS

Size approx: 3.2cm x 2cm 

WEIGHT

Weight approx: 2.3g 

MATERIALS

Antler bone, 18ct gold, turquoise

CONDITION

Very good,

A tiny chip at the end of the thumb, see pics

Some scratches from the carving on the palm

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