Late 19th century British Victorian lucky magic bean sterling silver pendant NV031_2412

This sterling silver pendant comes from the late Victorian era in England from the 1870s to the 1890s. The work is shaped like a plump and cute lentil, which looks small and ordinary, but is actually a lucky symbol with multiple meanings. It is inspired by the classic British folk tale "Jack and the Beanstalk". "Jack and the Beanstalk" has written records in the 18th century, and oral versions may exist even earlier. The story tells the story of the poor protagonist Jack, who takes a risk and sells the only cow in his family in exchange for a handful of seemingly worthless magic beans. Later, vines magically grow to the sky. Jack then goes on an adventure, defeats giants and brings back wealth. A happy new life. The story reflects people's expectations for miracles. In a time and space with obvious class differentiation, magic beans have been endowed with multi-layered symbolic meanings due to different contexts, including the symbol of "small opportunities bring big rewards" and encourage people to explore the unknown. At the same time, it also symbolizes the ability to "change destiny", as an unexpected opportunity or a turning point in life. Coincidentally, many European folktales include stories of beans as a bridge to the supernatural, originating from rural society's imagination and connection between nature and supernatural forces. What these stories have in common is that beans are "small" and "ordinary", symbolizing It raises people's expectations for the source of miracles - happiness may come from the most inconspicuous and ordinary places. The work is in good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear, and there are production holes on the side. It is a century-old antique jewelry and is not in new condition. Origin: UK Year: 1870-1890s Material: sterling silver Size: 1.5x0.95x0.03 cm, drop head diameter 0.5 cm Weight: 0.77g Condition: Good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear, and production holes on the side 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.