Victorian Ilfracolmbe Pig Stanhope Pendant acrostic " I wasn't sure if

" I wasn't sure if I'd read it correctly at first

An incredibly Mid Century Modern signet ring set with a cushion cut no-heat Burma ruby

and beautifully worked shoulder detailing

A superb antique crowned heart ring dating from the late Victorian era

A wonderful antique double locket dating from the late Victorian period

Victorian Ilfracolmbe Pig Stanhope Pendant acrostic " I wasn't sure ifDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A weird antique Stanhope charm pendant fashioned as a stylised pig, carved out of a single piece of hardwood. Look through the little hole it its side, and you can see "A Memory of Ilfracolmbe" along with photographs of the main tourist attractions in and around the Devon town. Stanhopes (aka Stanho scopes) were invented by Ren Dagron in 1857 as a way of viewing microphotographs without the need of an expensive microscope. In