Victorian Love Token - SJ/JS - Queen Victoria ironstone Approximately 24" in diameter

Approximately 24" in diameter

From the foreward by William A Burgin

a tree motif decorating the rim with a quote relating to fishing is printed to the interior of rim

Crew Nantucket Red Chinos 31x32

Victorian Love Token - SJ/JS - Queen Victoria ironstone Approximately 24" in diameterVictorian Love Token SJ JS Queen Victoria Whats a Victorian love token? They were sentimental gifts gifted from friends, significant others and family members as a token or remembrance while they were apart. Typically silver coins, with one or both sides smoothed to make a surface for a hand engraved design. Designs ranged from initials and dates to symbols and intricate images. Popular in the 19th century, they evolved from a 13th century tradition