concave dish with three swallows in flight
aided by his winged sandals he was able to travel quickly between the mortal and divine world
and displays the pale colouring typical of the Chelsea factory
the majority of Victorians particularly the poor could not read
The stones display excellent adularescence - the effect whereby they seem to shimmer and glow as the light moves over them - varying in colour from blue to white
Late Victorian "Think of Me" Gold Heart Pendant art deco concave dish with three swallowsDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 This sentimental heart pendant was made right at the end of the Victorian Era. Modelled in 15k gold, with the words 'A Moi' below an enamelled, purple, green and white pansy. The name of the 'pansy' flower is derived from the French word 'Pensee', meaning 'thought' and when paired together, you get 'Think of Me'. Victorian jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of Flowers", whereby each flower or