Two amulets are combined in this one-of-a-kind treasure. The butterfly charm represents new beginning and transformation. In Victorian times hands were used to represent power, protection and fertility. In the late Georgian era necklace clasps were popularly modeled in the form of gloved hands such as this one, usually with a decorative cuff and sometimes wearing a ring demonstrated by the turquoise one here. A 24 inch necklace made of two antique watch chains with an additional 3 inch drop for the hand completes the piece. Notice at the lovely niello (black inlay) work on the chain and charm.
Two amulets are combined in this one-of-a-kind treasure. The butterfly charm represents new beginning and transformation. In Victorian times hands were used to represent power, protection and fertility. In the late Georgian era necklace clasps were popularly modeled in the form of gloved hands such as this one, usually with a decorative cuff and sometimes wearing a ring demonstrated by the turquoise one here. A 24 inch necklace made of two antique watch chains with an additional 3 inch drop for the hand completes the piece. Notice at the lovely niello (black inlay) work on the chain and charm.
