{"product_id":"orientalism-vintage-silver-plated-etched-fan-pendant","title":"Recently Sold (VP172)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrientalism - Vintage Silver Plated Etched Fan Pendant \u0026amp; Chain. This charming pendant is crafted from silver plate over metal. Featuring vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This lovely fan pendant opens and closes so it can be worn either way. It has a silvery Matt finish with etchings. One side of the chain showcases etches of cranes, and foliage, whilst the other side features an etched dragon. The fan also has an elegant tassel, which dangles from the bottom of the fan. The bale looks to be original, and in perfect shape. The chain also looks to be original, signed KOREA, and features a spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This vintage piece has an elegant and charming feel with an abundance of character. Truly a wonderful piece to add to any vintage jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1742\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, a Sheffield cutler invented silver plate when he spilled molten silver which then fused onto the copper handle of a knife. Referred to as Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tooltip\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwis1uHOwsb_AhXVGTQIHT7bC5wQmpgGegQIIRAD\" role=\"button\" data-width=\"250\" data-theme=\"0\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" class=\"c5aZPb\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsslot=\"\" jsaction=\"vQLyHf\" jsname=\"d6wfac\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-segment-text=\"Sheffield Plate\" data-bubble-link=\"\" class=\"JPfdse\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsname=\"ukx3I\"\u003eSheffield Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this new metal made silver items accessible to the masses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tooltip\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Orient is the eastern part of Asia. The Orient includes countries and regions like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapan, China, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Asia is a much larger continent which includes places like India, Pakistan, Cambodia, Tibet, Nepal and most of Russia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tooltip\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e1948\u003c\/b\u003e, with the end of the U.S. military government, South Korea declared its independence from Japan as the Republic of Korea. In 1952, when Japan approved the independence of the Korean region under the San Francisco Peace Treaty, it became a completely independent and sovereign nation under international law.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tooltip\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe origin of hand fans can be traced as far back as 4,000 years ago in Egypt\u003c\/b\u003e. The fan was seen as a sacred instrument and used in religious ceremonies and was also seen as a symbol of power royalty even in this early form, as evidenced by the two elaborate fans found in King Tut's tomb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tooltip\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Pendant 63.00 mm x 43.00 mm     Chain 16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tooltip\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 6.40 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Orient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1950 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39928185651258,"sku":"VP172","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_3431.jpg?v=1686876490","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/orientalism-vintage-silver-plated-etched-fan-pendant","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}