Victorian Sea Bean "Touch Wood" Pendant vauxhall glass credited with inventing the bow

credited with inventing the bow and arrow

Fantastic quality and it's developed a stunning antique patina over the last 100+ years

An attractive antique lavaliere necklace bursting with pearl-set floral motifs

It's crafted in 9 karat gold and dates from the turn of the 20th Century

A gorgeous dainty Belle Époque ring with rose cut diamond floral clusters sprayed out from a red garnet centre

Victorian Sea Bean "Touch Wood" Pendant vauxhall glass credited with inventing the bowDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Lucky beans were popular throughout the Victorian and Edwardian eras, allegedly inspired by the "sea beans" that would occasionally wash up on European beaches after travelling on Ocean currents from far more exotic lands. The fact they could still germinate after (potentially) many years at sea suggested that they must be infused with powerful good luck. As for this little sea bean, it looks most like a Merremia