1930s Manchester Ritz Casino Token

1930s Manchester Ritz Casino TokenAn old casino token, or gaming chip, or something of the like. For use at the Manchester Ritz, it's covered in good luck iconography: a horseshoe, a lucky star, super Deco black cat, and the words 'I*BRING*GOOD*LUCK*ALWAYS'. I drilled a hole and added a gold jump ring so it's now a lucky charm. Opening in 1928, the Manchester Ritz began its storied life as a grand Art Deco dance hall complete with sprung dance floor and revolving stage. By the '60s it

He was made during the mid 19th century

is a great length for wearing solo or layered up

3cm (including original bail)

it was also a hope for life after death and used at funerals

Condition:

Stones: Garnets (variety Almandine-Pyrope) and Seed Pearls

Duchess of Orléans

This "utility mark" was introduced by the English assay offices during the darkest days of WW2

it's an eye-catching piece with a great presence

It dates from the Victorian period

Reaching Ocean's Deeps

and the Goldsmith Company