British Raj Victorian Gold Mounted Taxidermy Tiger Claw Trophy Pendant 17th century we have only acid tested

we have only acid tested to date and will establish exact fineness

Gold and mercury were used if memory serves us right

The little chick is made of at least 2 different colours of gold and he looks very realistic as he eyes up the little pearl

Includes original fitted box

Age: c1830 Late Georgian

British Raj Victorian Gold Mounted Taxidermy Tiger Claw Trophy Pendant 17th century we have only acid testedDescription: A macabre symbol of the shameful Victorian practice of shooting and stuffing everything with a face. This, as a worked piece of jewellery pre dates 1957 CITES regulations and if nothing else is a very well made piece of jewellery as well as an interesting social history piece. Age: c1880 Size and weight: 2. 81g , approx 2. 5cm tall x 3cm accross hard to measure Materials: 9ct rose yellow gold, tiger claw. Condition: Very good, the claw is