Summary

This gilt metal jewellery item was excavated at Casselden Place in 2003. Its shape indicates it was a pendant or earring.

Jewellery and ornamentation.
Poverty did not prevent Little Lon's inhabitants - women and men alike - from following the fashions of the day. An abundance of black jewellery reflects a trend that began with Queen Victoria's mourning for her husband, Albert. Brooches, pendants, earrings, shirt studs, and what appear to be tie pins and cuff links unearthed in Little Lon are the same as those in contemporary illustrations. Most of these objects originated from Europe. They may have come to Australia in the immigrants' luggage, been purchased locally or arrived in precious parcels ordered from mail order catalogues.

Physical Description

This object was a pendant or part of an earring. It is made from a thin layer of metal which encases something organic. It is conically shaped with decorative ridges and a small ring for hanging.

Physical Description

POSSIBLY JEWELLERY ITEM. THIN, METAL ENCASING WHAT APPEARS TO BE AN ORGANIC SUBSTANCE

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