Georgian Gold Miniature Dice Charm acrostic Carved from a single piece

Carved from a single piece of stone

An acid test mark to the back of one earring

Somehow has a vaguely nautical look to it with all the ropework

from the family of marine gastropod mollusks in the family Cypraeidae

5 and 11 US

Georgian Gold Miniature Dice Charm acrostic Carved from a single pieceDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 A cool 15k gold charm dating from the Georgian period, circa 1830. The outer case is decorated with gorgeous floral engraving, very much like a locket. It opens to reveal a spinning plate, with three tiny dice below a glass panel. The dice can be moved with the push of a small lever on the case. This would have been a game or amusement, which could also be worn as a pendant or charm. MEASUREMENTS 2. 2cm diameter Width: 8mm