Victorian "Dick" Love Token Charm mikimoto An outstanding Victorian quatrefoil locket

An outstanding Victorian quatrefoil locket with gem-set pansy motif on the front

It's (obviously) beautifully made

giving the impression of split shoulders

Prince of Wales's Feathers is a heraldic emblem of (you guessed it) the Prince of Wales - the title traditionally given to the heir to the British throne

mano fico) is an ancient obscene gesture

Victorian "Dick" Love Token Charm mikimoto An outstanding Victorian quatrefoil locketDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Saw this little love token charm and thought the name read "Duck". It doesn't, it's actually "Dick". Created by taking a coin, rubbing down one side to its blank, and engraving your name, these Victorian keepsakes were exchanged as tokens of affection (carnal or platonic). This one's created from an old thruppence (three pence, silver, 1887 1893) with Victoria's head intact on the reverse. Know someone who loves dick? Perfect