Georgian Goldstone Urn Charm moss agate various modes of transport

various modes of transport

Handmade in England circa 1890

An interesting late Victorian period Russian ring crafted from steel that has been given a dark blue tint

used by the Reichsbank to purchase military hardware and ammunition

The craftsmanship is (of course) exceptional

Georgian Goldstone Urn Charm moss agate various modes of transportDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 Splendid Georgian urn charm dating from the turn of the 19th century. The body and lid are made from goldstone aka monkstone or aventurine glass with pinchbeck fittings and chain. The lid can be opened to store a small keepsake or memento. Goldstone is a kind of glittering, man made glass that has come to be used in jewellery as a semiprecious stone. The first documented manufacturing process for goldstone was in 17th century