Gold Cased Pencil with Depiction of Boy Circa 1810 * April 4th ’ which were said to

’ which were said to represent ‘the magic of the moon and the sweet nectar of the flower

King of the Jews

there is an ancient European tale in which the horseshoe’s crescent shape represents moon goddesses

jewelry took a much more elaborate turn

is this not the cutest ring you've seen

Gold Cased Pencil with Depiction of Boy Circa 1810 * April 4th ’ which were said toThis is something known as a magic pencil, which projects and retracts the pencil nozzle by pulling the ring from the back. When retracted, it looks like a simple pendant. Early Victorian pencils were sometimes very small, and worn on chatelaines, along with other small tools and trinkets, like scissors, sewing tools, and perfume bottles. This fun piece features enamel depicting a boy, indicating this was perhaps a thoughtful gift. Playful and