Victorian Ivy Leaf "Ballspende" Dance Card Pendant with Pencil pyrite Natural Emeralds

Natural Emeralds

This ring would likely have been given to a close friend or relative at his funeral

London 1828

the other with a partial English hallmark

diamond negligee pendant dating from the Art Deco era

Victorian Ivy Leaf "Ballspende" Dance Card Pendant with Pencil pyrite Natural EmeraldsDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Charming Victorian ballspende (aka dance card or carnet de bal) pendant, circa 1880. It comprises a silver cased "booklet" with small sheets of paper inside, and a propelling pencil that, when slotted into place, keeps the cover firmly shut. The cover is EPNS silver, with intricate hand engraved ivy leaf motifs. The purpose: to record with whom she will dance at formal dances and balls. With origins as far back as the 17th