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Early VictorianPinchbeckMoon and Star Chain
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This one's for my witch sisters. A pinchbeck moon-and-star chain made in the 1850s, at the height of the spiritualism movement's popularity. I can't be sure that someone wore this to a seance, but I wouldn't rule it out.

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  • Materials

    Pinchbeck

  • Age

    c. 1850

  • Condition

    Very good - clasp is a replacement

  • Size

    18.75" length

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18371901

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