British Raj Victorian Gold Mounted Taxidermy Tiger Claw Trophy Pendant 17th century Includes original fitted box

Includes original fitted box

the centre stone is much cleaner

we have only acid tested to date and will establish exact fineness

Age: c1915 coming out of Edwardian

British Raj Victorian Gold Mounted Taxidermy Tiger Claw Trophy Pendant 17th century Includes original fitted boxDescription: A macabre symbol of the shameful Victorian practice of shooting and stuffing everything with a face. This, as a worked piece of jewellery pre dates 1957 CITES regulations and if nothing else is a very well made piece of jewellery as well as an interesting social history piece. Age: c1880 Size and weight: 2. 81g , approx 2. 5cm tall x 3cm accross hard to measure Materials: 9ct rose yellow gold, tiger claw. Condition: Very good, the claw is