Recycled Threepence coin
This lovely, unusually shaped coin was issued with two designs. This, the thistle / thrift design is the finest, especially when the background has been delicately cut away, leaving the thrifts proudly at the fore front.
Each coin is hand pierced with a small jewellers saw. The pattern on the coin is followed faithfully. Each coin is the result of time, patients and enjo yment. A lovely pendant for anyone. You are welcome to choose the version with just the lovely ‘thrift’ or the more intricately carved version with the ‘Threepence’ lettering.
Handcrafted and recycled in Cambridge, UK. To see the making of this coin pendant please click this link :
*** MAKING THE THRUPNEY BIT COIN PENDANT ***
Size : Approx 21 mm diameter
NECKLACE INFORMATION
Many of the necklace / pendant designs are complete. These designs have a sterling silver chain attached to the pendant from both sides. This design is perfect for looking in a mirror to fasten the necklace. It also makes a fabulous feature of the handmade hook catch (and star if chosen). The necklace length you choose includes the length of the actual pendant. Do not worry about the pendant dimensions we will take care of your order. Order the necklace length you would normally wear and the necklace you receive will sit in the perfect position..
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BRACELET INFORMATION
Extra small : approx 170 mm
Small size : approx 185 mm
Medium size : approx 195 mm
Large size : approx 210 mm (good size if you want a looser dangly medium fit)
XL size approx 225 mm (includes an extra link; i.e. another lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc section custom made)
XXL size approx 250 mm ((includes an extra two links; i.e. another couple of lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc sections custom made)
Janet B –
History!
History around my neck! This reminds me of my Scottish grandma who spoke of thrupney bits! Thanks for the memory!
Pixie829 –
Hard work appreciated
I love the detail in this piece. I am studying silversmithing at my local art college and dived in feet first and tried to do one of these for myself. Not an easy task when you are new to piercing, and these are such thick coins to work with!Needless to say I gave up after a lot of saw blades and frustration.
I appreciate how much time must go in to each of these pieces, they are beautiful and well worth the price 🙂
Paula –
Wonderful!
Purchased this item to celebrate my 50th birthday and to commemorate my Mum who sadly passed at 48yrs old. So I chose her birth year for this item and went for the full cutout showing the THREE PENCE as it looked better I think. Was very pleased when it arrived, it is everything you see in the photos. A lovely and unusual piece to wear for many years to come.