1890s British late Victorian era shell gold compass pendant

This pendant from the late Victorian era in England in the 1890s is made of rolled gold and has a compass and is fully functional. One side of the pendant is designed with a shield-shaped pattern. The full-scale fish scale pattern on the bottom echoes the chain-shaped frame, forming a detailed and complex composition. The other side is a compass that simply marks the direction. It can be worn on both sides, showing different styles. It is straightforward and has both fun and practical functions. About Shell Gold: Rolled gold, also known as gold cased, was invented in Birmingham, England in 1785. It is different from the gole filled method invented in the United States, which uses heat and pressure to coat the entire base metal with gold. Rolled gold/gold cased) is a material made by welding gold to a base metal (usually Bronze or Silver) and then mechanically pressing the two metals. Jewelry made of shell gold. Gold will be wrapped around the outermost part like a carapace, which is a more durable manufacturing method than electroplating gold (gold plate). The work is in good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear. The oxidation is more obvious at the seams, and there is a small area of shell gold loss near the pendant head. It is a century-old antique jewelry and is not in new condition. Origin: UK Year: 1890s Material: rolled gold/gold cased Size: 3x2.5x0.7cm Weight: 6.80g Condition: Good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear, obvious oxidation at the seams, and a small area of shell gold loss near the pendant head. Purchase instructions: 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 jewelry item." In Taiwan, all shipments are made by "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.