Georgian Cuffed Hand Pendant

15ct  gold Regency hand pendant c.1820.

The elaborately cuffed hand holds a wreath and has a tiny cabochon emerald ring on the index finger.

Formerly a clasp for a fine Georgian guard chain the tongue of the clasp is now converted for easy wear as a pendant or charm, but the tongue still functions as it would have always have done.

Entirely textured and chased, the cuff is formed as a sunflower and two leaves, to the reverse the cuff has a trefoil design.

The hand motif in jewellery can symbolise loyalty, strength, romance, fidelity and good fortune.

3.1 grams.

Clasp 3cms length, a little more with bale.