1880s French black Silver lucky horseshoe star pendant

This pendant from France in the 1880s is made of sterling silver and black Silver and has a round clasp. 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. The pendant uses very detailed and varied black Silver techniques. The chain body has a three-dimensional structure and is decorated with two starburst patterns. The horseshoe has a representative rivet design. Wearing a lucky horseshoe was one of the many superstitions in the late 19th century. People believed that wearing a horseshoe could drive away evil spirits and bring good luck and success to the wearer. Such lucky symbols inject positive superstition into life, coupled with excellent decorative techniques in design and workmanship, it is an interesting and charming lucky pendant. The pendant has a round buckle and can be worn as a keychain on a bag, or as a long pendant to be used with a pocket watch chain. Black Silver material introduction: Black Silver technology is a metal decoration technology that usually involves carving designs out of gold or Silver, and then filling them with black inlays (usually including Silver, Bronze, lead, and sulfur. Each craftsman’s recipe is different, so Unable to completely confirm), after polishing, the engraved part retains its original metallic color, while the engraved recesses appear black. Black Silver technology has appeared very early. The earliest works can be traced back to the vessels and daggers unearthed in Syria during the Bronze Age in 1800 BC. However, most of the unearthed black Silver objects have been buried in the soil for a long time, and the black inlays have long been lost. Therefore, the age and location of their appearance are still questions that archaeologists cannot draw a single conclusion. The work is in good antique condition. There are no obvious defects in the pattern, and there are still signs of normal oxidation and wear. It is a century-old antique jewelry and is not in new condition. Origin: France Year: 1880s Material: sterling silver, black Silver Dimensions: Total length 9 cm, horseshoe size 2.2x1.8 cm, round buckle diameter 1.3 cm Weight: 6.96g Condition: Good antique condition, no obvious defects on the pattern, and still have signs of normal oxidation and wear. 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.