{"product_id":"victorian-tiger-s-claw-gold-pendant-c-1870","title":"Victorian Tiger’s Claw Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn unusual \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian tiger’s claw pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to circa 1870 and most likely originating from British India during the early decades of the Raj.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTiger-claw jewellery became particularly fashionable amongst British residents and travellers in India during the 19th century. Claws were mounted in precious metal as exotic souvenirs, but could also carry a talismanic significance: animal-derived jewellery was traditionally associated with the perceived strength, courage and power of the creature from which it came.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example retains a substantial natural tiger claw, capped in an angular \u003cstrong\u003e15K gold mount\u003c\/strong\u003e which follows the upper profile of the claw. The pendant is unmarked but tests as 15K gold. A later gold bail has been added, allowing it to be worn easily on a chain today.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSurviving antique tiger-claw jewellery is increasingly unusual. Modern international trade in tiger parts is prohibited or very tightly controlled, making documented antique examples a distinct category of historic jewellery and subject to relevant wildlife-trade regulations.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1870\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably British India\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15K gold, unmarked and tested\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.22g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2 × 1.5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with surface wear consistent with age; later gold bail.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49305145278772,"sku":"1017810349","price":4063.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/raven248_4247706.jpg?v=1790695545","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-cn\/products\/victorian-tiger-s-claw-gold-pendant-c-1870","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}