1890s British late Victorian era sterling silver three-dimensional pig pendant

This three-dimensional pig pendant is made of sterling silver and comes from the late Victorian era in England in the 1890s. The piglet's shape is three-dimensional and substantial. From its plump and round body to its cute expression, even the tiny hairs on its body are beautifully and vividly carved, and its curled tail is the finishing touch. In agricultural society, pigs are regarded as livestock with high economic value. In the Victorian era, which focused on symbolic meaning, pigs only had a very happy meaning, symbolizing abundance, fertility and wealth. In addition, there is an interesting association with piggy life. Have fans ever thought about why many piggy banks are shaped like full pigs? There is a theory that in medieval Europe, common people would use a kind of clay called "pygg" in Middle English to make daily utensils. As time went by and the language changed, the pronunciation of "pygg" gradually became closer to "pig" (pig). pronunciation, craftsmen designed the piggy bank with the image of a piggy, which not only conforms to the phonetic association but also adds interest. By the Victorian era, the image of the piggy bank was already well-known and became more popular due to the frugal social atmosphere. Although there is still no completely unanimous conclusion on the specific explanation of the word "pygg", what is certain is that pigs have a beautiful symbol in both Chinese and Western cultures, and they are a lucky thing that cannot go wrong! The work is in good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear, and is more obvious on the lower abdomen. It is a century-old antique jewelry and is not in new condition. Origin: UK Year: 1890s Material: sterling silver Dimensions: 3x2.2x0.7 cm Weight: 2.41g Condition: Good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear, more obvious on the lower abdomen Purchase instructions: Antique jewelry means jewelry that is "more than a hundred years old". Jewelry that is less than a hundred years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry (vintage or second-hand jewelry). All jewelry sold with inlaid antique jewelry will be accompanied by a brand warranty, detailing the age, material, etc. of the jewelry. If the product and the warranty are untrue, we will return it unconditionally. Before each product is sold, camera equipment will be used to record the condition of the product in detail to ensure that members know whether the product has defects or traces of use. Photos are part of the product description. For this reason, members should carefully evaluate whether the product has any defects or signs of use before checking out. If you are indeed willing to purchase, once you complete the checkout process, the products sold by this brand are very special and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason, including defects or depreciation. Therefore, members are asked to double-check whether they are genuine before checking out. Willingness to purchase to avoid disputes. Shipping method: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan enjoy "free shipping when you purchase one piece of jewelry." In Taiwan, all shipments are "post office registered". If it is not convenient to receive registered mail, please indicate on the order the supermarket to pick up the goods (7-11 or FamilyMart is acceptable), and provide the name or code of the pick-up store. All items in Hong Kong and Macau will be shipped by SF Express.