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In Memory of the Good Old Days 1788 Gambling Token Pendant - King George III Reverse, Silver and 9ct Gold

In Memory of the Good Old Days 1788 Gambling Token Pendant - King George III Reverse, Silver and 9ct Gold

$195.00 AUD
$195.00 AUD
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Material

This pendant has been made from casting this brass Imitation Spade Half Guinea. Made in the Victorian Era there were a delightful and common memento and token - with over 1000 designs and they were used as gambling tokens, and sold in shops - they were seen as humorous base metal coins - and viewed much like we do modern chocolate money - a replica - but never intended to fool. Featuring the spade shield - hence the name - and the immortal words "In Memory of the Good Old Days" these tokens were designed to amuse as well as being a practical counting token for gambling at cards. 

In order to qualify as an Imitation Spade Half Guinea, coins needed two features: the crowned spade shield on the front and a portrait of George III on the reverse. The reason for this was simple, they were designed to look a little like a guinea, but in order to ensure they were not seen as counterfeit currency they were made in brass and pre-dated Victoria (the reigning monarch).  We love the phrase that surrounds this coin, "In Memory of the Good Old Days," such a great human trait to look back with rose tinted glasses, even then. 

Available in both 9ct Gold and Silver - we have had a small jump ring attached before we made the cast and then the pendant hangs freely from a soldered jump ring - 6mm on the gold and 7mm on the silver - this can be made different - just let us know (extra charges may apply for significantly more metal etc).

In the Sterling Silver option - you can also order this with or without a chain - chains are brand new sterling silver curb chains in two lengths - 45cm or 50cm.

In ordering one of these, please allow 3 weeks to have this ready for posting. Also please know that the silver ones will come in the high polished variety, but the patina that you see on some of the pendants will build over time.

Particulars:

Weight between approx 2.7g-2.9g in silver and 2.6 -2.8g  in 9ct gold

Coin approx 20.3mm x 1.05mm

whole pendant approx 25.25 x 20.3 x 1.05mm (not including big jump ring) 

jump ring opening 4mm in silver and 3.7mm in gold

Hallmarks - none

Condition - These are replica pendants of the token - not the original coin. Clear wear to the coin that was from the original. Each pendant hand finished. Patina will build over time - these will arrive in the polished variety. 

Lay-by available on all orders - please get in touch 

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FAQ

Sizing

What do we mean when we say a ring is "sizeable"? Well, most standard rings can be made bigger or smaller by up to three letter sizes. If we say the item is "moderately sizeable", this usually means about 1 size, and if we say it is "not sizeable" or that "sizing is not recommended" it will be due to the construction - it could be age related, pattern related, have enamel etc.

We can happily help with sizing of rings, so please do get it touch if we can give you a quote.

Lay-by

As well as Afterpay and Paypal Pay-in-4 which are available at checkout, we also do traditional lay-by.

So, if you love this piece but can't afford it right now - please get in touch.  

To secure your item, we require a 20% non-refundable deposit. Items will not be removed from the website until this is paid.

Following this, you will need to make further monthly payments of 20% until the full balance is complete, a time frame of 5 months in total. 

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Valuations

Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.

Shipping

We ship for free to the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and the UK.

Australian shipping is express post and fully insured.

International items under $500 are shipped standard airmail and items over $500 express airmail.

All items are sent trackable, fully insured and requiring a signature on delivery.

Any items leaving Australia will have a signed customs declaration stating what is in the box.

Any duties, taxes or import fees for international items are not the responsibility of Vintage Jewellery Hoarders.