Custom Wire Wrapped 1800's Gaming Chip Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Necklace/Pendant Sterling Silver .935 One of a kind
Overall size: 2 1/8 x 15/16 inch or 53mm x 24mm
1800s mother-of-pearl gaming chips were exquisite, hand-carved tokens from China, made from iridescent oyster shell (nacre) for European & American elites to use in card games like Whist, representing scores or money, and often featuring elaborate designs, crests, or fish shapes symbolizing good fortune, becoming status symbols & popular antiques.
935 One of a kind
Overall size:2 7/16 x 5/8 inch or 61mm x 16mm
1800s mother-of-pearl gaming chips were exquisite, hand-carved tokens from China, made from iridescent oyster shell (nacre) for European & American elites to use in card games like Whist, representing scores or money, and often featuring elaborate designs, crests, or fish shapes symbolizing good fortune, becoming status symbols & popular antiques.