1880s French celluloid horseshoe lucky pendant

This is an 18k gold celluloid horseshoe lucky pendant from France in the 1880s. The horseshoe shape has always been regarded as a symbol of good luck in the West. Horses have been an important means of transportation in continental Europe since before the Christian era, and only wealthy families can afford them. Their status is quite high. The horseshoe that protects the horse's hooves has therefore become a symbol of good luck and wealth. Horseshoes and horseshoes are still very popular jewelry themes to this day. This three-dimensional horseshoe lucky pendant is made of hand-carved celluloid to create a vivid horseshoe body. The pendant and horseshoe are made of 18k gold, as well as the six horseshoe nails on it. The size is exquisite but the details are not sloppy at all. With its strong symbolic meaning and lively shape, it is a fun and unique piece that is perfect as a pendant or hung on a bracelet. The pendant is in good condition with normal signs of oxidation and wear. Because the judgment of condition is very subjective, please click and enlarge our photos to see more condition details as a basis for judgment. Origin: France Era: 1880s Material: 18k gold, celluloid Size: 1.9x1.1x.1.1cm Weight: 1.35g Condition: The pendant is in good condition with normal signs of oxidation and wear. Purchase Notes: Antique jewelry means jewelry that is "more than a hundred years old". Jewelry that is less than a hundred years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry (vintage or second-hand jewelry). All jewelry sold with inlaid antique jewelry will be accompanied by a brand warranty, detailing the age, material, etc. of the jewelry. If the product and the warranty are untrue, we will return it unconditionally. Before each product is sold, camera equipment will be used to record the condition of the product in detail to ensure that members know whether the product has defects or traces of use. Photos are part of the product description. For this reason, members should carefully evaluate whether the product has any defects or signs of use before checking out. If you are indeed willing to purchase, once you complete the checkout process, the products sold by this brand are very special and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason including defects or depreciation. Therefore, members are asked to double-check whether they are genuine before checking out. Willingness to purchase to avoid disputes. Shipping method: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan enjoy "free shipping when you purchase one piece of jewelry." In Taiwan, all shipments are "post office registered". If it is not convenient to receive registered mail, please indicate on the order the supermarket to pick up the goods (7-11 or FamilyMart is acceptable), and provide the name or code of the pick-up store. All items in Hong Kong and Macau will be shipped by SF Express.