Victorian Butterfly Wing "Ballerina" Pendant italian The letter "X" is used

The letter "X" is used on some beers

modelled in 15k yellow gold

impervious to attack by mortals' weapons on account of its magical golden fur

I'm not sure exactly why these represent a nightmare to a gambler (any suggestions welcome

being a lute in which the strings are attached to a yoke that lies in the same plane as the sound-table and consists of two arms and a cross-bar

Victorian Butterfly Wing "Ballerina" Pendant italian The letter "X" is usedDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A gorgeous antique pendant, featuring an enamelled ballerina. The dancers dress has fantastic colour palette, made from a butterfly wing. With intense shimmering blues and greens, swirls of the wing surround her, catching the light and creating great movement, as she dances. The piece itself is of a good size, and is encased within a 9k gold oval setting, with pretty detailed edges. Dates from the Victorian period, circa 1890.