Victorian Large Mixed Metals Shakudo Dragon Ring dog This Maltese cross pendant from

This Maltese cross pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era is a beautiful example of antique French Paste jewelry

This magnificent piece is made of gilded sterling silver

but usually included an elongated design that included a mouthpiece on one side and an opening on the other to hold a cigarette inside

The complimentary bail is secure and intact

which is stamped with a "585" purity mark

Victorian Large Mixed Metals Shakudo Dragon Ring dog This Maltese cross pendant fromShakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords. Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate it into jewelry or art. It has become very collectible and quite unusual. This impressive and substantial ring from the Victorian era (ca1880) is a wonderful example of the Shakudo craft! The ring consists of a large, oval shaped Shakudo plaque, which rests atop a swirled