ENGLISH LADY’S PENDANT 16TH-17TH CENTURY

Gilt bronze, acorn shaped with a circular hole. An armorial representation of the owner’s family arms. In English heraldry, the acorn symbolizes strength, independence, antiquity, and potential. It reflects the oak’s status as a national emblem, evoking resilience (e.g., the oak’s role in shipbuilding for the Royal Navy) and the idea that great things grow from small beginnings. The circle on the original likely represented the sun. In European heraldry, the sun on coats of arms typically symbolizes glory, splendor, power, and divine favor. Its radiant form often represents life, vitality, and enlightenment, reflecting qualities associated with rulers, nobility, or divine authority. On an 18” gilt silver neck chain for modern wear with the 24karat gold surface restored. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.