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Set of silver charms with engraved names in an open jewelry box, with a vintage photo in the background.
Set of silver charms with engraved names in an open jewelry box, with a vintage photo in the background. Silver pendant with engraved name in a jewelry box with a vintage photo in the background Silver coin pendant with a crown in a velvet-lined box Silver pendant with engraved name in a velvet box, with a vintage photo in the background. Silver coin with a crown and text in a wooden box on a white background Silver pendant with 'Harriette engraved on a beige cloth inside an open jewelry box. Silver coin with a crown design in a velvet-lined box on a white surface. Silver pendant with 'M. B.' engraving in a jewelry box with a vintage photo in the background. Silver coin with a crown and text in a wooden box on a white background Silver pendant with 'Ruth' engraved in a wooden box Silver coin pendant with a crown and '20 Cent' text in a wooden box with velvet lining.
Set of silver charms with engraved names in an open jewelry box, with a vintage photo in the background.
Silver pendant with engraved name in a jewelry box with a vintage photo in the background
Silver coin pendant with a crown in a velvet-lined box
Silver pendant with engraved name in a velvet box, with a vintage photo in the background.
Silver coin with a crown and text in a wooden box on a white background
Silver pendant with 'Harriette engraved on a beige cloth inside an open jewelry box.
Silver coin with a crown design in a velvet-lined box on a white surface.
Silver pendant with 'M. B.' engraving in a jewelry box with a vintage photo in the background.
Silver coin with a crown and text in a wooden box on a white background
Silver pendant with 'Ruth' engraved in a wooden box
Silver coin pendant with a crown and '20 Cent' text in a wooden box with velvet lining.

Antique French Love Tokens - Sybil, Harriette, MB, Ruth

$95.00

Brand Vonk Jewellery

Unique French antique love tokens with the names Harriette, Sybil, Ruth and the initials MB on 1866 and 1867 silver 2 centime coins. The charms have their original silver ring.

These unique antique French coin love tokens came to me as a set so I suspect that they were all members of one family which could also explain why there are 2 Harriette charms - maybe a mother and daughter? 

The first love tokens were bent coins that could not be used as money, a practice going back to the 15th century in the UK. They were given to loved ones as an amulet or charm. By the 17th century coins began to be engraved on one side and were not only given as tokens of love but also as momentos to mark important life events such as marriage, birth and deaths! They were a much cheaper alternative to mourning jewellery and generally available to everyone as all types of coins could be used. Sometimes depending on the budget the engraving would be done by other family members. The more ornate examples would have been engraved by jewellers and could feature fancy patterns and decorations.

These love tokens are becoming increasingly rare. These are in fabulous condition and are a real find.

Add a sterling silver 45cm box chain with pearl charm to your order to wear this charm as a unique and special necklace. 

Each charm is 2.5cm in diameter.

All Vonk Jewellery is presented in a gift pouch with luxe ribbon. If you would like a gift message included please message me at checkout.