Antique Love Token - Victorian Era .900 Silver Engraved Name Lillie Pendant Necklace - Dated 1876 Liberty Seated Quarter Currency Jewelry

Historical antique Victorian Era .900 silver seated Liberty quarter love token! The front of the pendant is engraved with the name Lillie and beautiful decorative designs. The backside of the coin has been preserved. The love charm is displayed on a 20" sterling silver chain. A collectible piece of antique Victorian era currency jewelry!

ERA - Coin dated 1876, Victorian Era

METAL / MATERIAL - Sterling silver pendant, sterling silver chain

MARKINGS / HISTORY - Chain clasp is marked "925"
Love tokens were often given amongst those courting, dating or married for special occasions or before one of the partners would leave on a long trip (war, jobs, etc). In the US, love tokens could be designed at fairs and carnivals, where jewelers would engrave a lover's name into a small coin. When the owner missed their other half they would rub the coin to ease their longing.

CONDITION - Good vintage condition. Piece has been professionally cleaned and lightly polished. Very little appropriate patina & wear remains. Amazing antique love token!

MEASUREMENTS - Chain Modeled: 20 inches, Pendant: 1 1/5 x 1 inch, Weight (without chain): 5.68 grams

PRESENTATION - Listing includes a complimentary MJV logo gift box, as shown in last photo. All other boxes are for display only.

AUTHENTICITY - Each item in our shop has been hand-selected and inspected by a GIA Graduate Gemologist

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