{"product_id":"wwii-lucky-sixpence-and-threepence-bracelet-coins-1938-1942-1943-1944-92-5-silver-17-5cm-or-just-under-7-inches-19-83g","title":"WWII Lucky Sixpence and Threepence Bracelet - coins 1938, 1942, 1943, 1944, 92.5% silver, 17.5cm or just under 7 inches, 19.83g","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring WW2 those in the military often spent downtime crafting Trench Art or Sweetheart Jewellery - using things they had on them. This amazing bracelet features Australian threepence and sixpence pieces from 1938-1944. Each coin has been rounded and then joined with rudimentary jump rings. The clasp has also been fashioned from the coins - and all of this suggests that if not made at war, that this was a handcrafted sweetheart bracelet made soon after. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSixpences have found their way into bracelets because of the old rhyme \"Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe\". Seen to be lucky and a very appropriate sweetheart gift for the girl you intended to marry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAustralian sixpence (and threepence) pieces of the time were made of 92.5% silver - which also helped that link to the old rhyme. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe adore the history and romance of the bracelet and the rudimentary craftsmanship is charming. Perhaps family members were engaged over the war and this is a way to honour them and the family history. Trench Art has become collectable - and it is no wonder when you get to see the ingenuity of the men - trapped away from loved ones - using what they had to create tokens of love for those back home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eParticulars: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLength 17.5cm or just under 7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWeight 19.38g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWidth at the widest 19mm - curve profile is approx 3mm proud \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHallmarks  - none - Australian coins of this Era were 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition - this is a vintage coin bracelet - with build up of tarnish and patina particularly around the edges. Hand drilled - links soldered - some solder remains. Clasp is ingenious. This is a hand made love token - please see photos for details.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCare - As a general rule - jewellery should not be worn for strenuous tasks that may put pressure, chemicals and weight on them (think cleaning, gym, swimming\/spa, carrying things). Jewellery should be inspected checked every six months by a jeweller to check for wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll full priced items are available on lay-by, sale items can be bought on a split payment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Jewellery Hoarders ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846050283837,"sku":"26271","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/6548\/1533\/files\/6134F8BA-6BF9-4155-A505-F02A87DECBBA_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793243939","url":"https:\/\/vintagejewelleryhoarders.com\/products\/wwii-lucky-sixpence-and-threepence-bracelet-coins-1938-1942-1943-1944-92-5-silver-17-5cm-or-just-under-7-inches-19-83g","provider":"Vintage Jewellery Hoarders ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}