Vintage Italian "Magical" Bell Silver Pendant Necklace - 19th C British Museum

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Made of Sterling Silver! This tiny, vintage bell measures approx. 5/8" (16mm) in height including the bail and slightly over 1/4" (10mm) in width. This bell hangs from a narrow sterling silver chain approx. 18" in length. Bell does not make an audible ringing sound!

The original in the collection of the British Museum from the Hull Grundy Gift is Italian, probably Roman, dated to the last quarter of the 19th century. The 19th century bell was owned by Castellani, a famous jeweler of the period, who collected jewelry both ancient and intriguing such as this "magical" bell.

The bell was an exact copy, although on a much smaller scale, of an ancient engraved gold bell discovered on the Esquiline Hill in Rome. A two-line inscription in Greek characters appears on the four sides of the bell, each line ending in a palmette design.

The ancient inscription does not translate precisely. What can be deciphered indicates that the words are meant to be a magical charm to ward off or reflect evil thoughts and intent.

From the classical Department of Medieval and Modern Europe, The British Museum
Museum Reproductions - Keeping History Alive
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These vintage items have never been worn. They have just been in storage or a display box in the shop for over 20 years and it is time for them to go! Many are one of a kind so don't delay in getting the ones you like because they will not last long!

NOTE: These pieces have not be coated with a non-tarnish agent. Unlike gold, sterling silver will naturally tarnish or dull as it reacts with the air or skin. This can usually be polished away with a proprietary cleaning cloth to ensure it is cleaned without abrasion. Soap and water will remove dirt and restore the brightness of this most popular of precious metals.

STERLING SILVER - Silver is the metal of emotions, of the psychic mind, and of loving as well as healing. It is used to bring patience and perseverance to the wearer.

Silver is known to enhance the powers of the moon, particularly during the full and new moons. Throughout the world it is identified with the lunar manifestations of the Great Mother, the eternal goddess. Since silver is associated with the moon, it is also associated with the yin and feminine energies. As the metal is reflective, as the moon reflects the light of the sun, so does silver reflect negativity from the wearer. Any sliver jewelry can be worn for magical security; used to provide protection again evil intent, reflecting spells of harm back to the sender.

Silver can also be used to enhance one’s psychic abilities, as it is a psychic-influencing metal. When worn it stimulates one’s psychic awareness but simultaneously lulls the conscious, so as not to overwhelm. Wearing silver jewelry before sleep is another method of producing psychic dreams. If the piece is set with moonstone or other gemstone with psychic properties the effects will be more powerful.

Use the lunar qualities of Silver to balance your life; growing what is good and necessary while voiding whatever causes you harm or prevents your evolution. Let it perform like a psychic mirror, allowing you to see your life from the outside. View this new perspective without judgment, but with a purer knowledge of what is best for your highest good.

HISTORY
There is a long history and tradition of healing associated with Silver. It is believed that Silver is antibacterial of sorts. A disinfectant for the human body that boosts your immunity. In many ancient cultures, silver was used to purify water and in the prevention of festering of wounds. In 1884 a Dr. Crede discovered that silver had the ability to cure a disease that had been responsible for causing blindness in thousands of babies. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, wrote that silver had beneficial healing and anti disease properties.

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