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

A stunning Horseshoe pin by Cartier

Turning it over we find the initials CC - in high carat yellow gold - and a date: October 8th 1902

The words In eiserner Zeit (In Iron Times) above

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