Victorian Enamelled "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" Daisy Spinner Pendant

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Victorian Enamelled "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" Daisy Spinner Pendant

$1,000.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1880

He loves me, he loves me not...

A very charming antique spinning top pendant dating from the Victorian period, circa 1880. With six faces each featuring an enamelled outcome, it's based on the French game "Effeuiller la Marguerite" or "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not". However this one has more options than just a yes or a no. The words are: IL M'AIME, UN PEU, BEAUCOUP, PASSIONNEMENT, and PAS DU TOUT; translating to "he loves me," "a little," "a lot," "passionately," and "not at all,". The final face displays an enamelled daisy with one petal removed. It's crafted in silver, with screw on pendant bail.

MEASUREMENTS

2.9 x 0.8cm

WEIGHT

2.99g

MARKS

Stamped 900 for French silver

CONDITION

Very good, with antique patina