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.. A Very Special and Different Gift..Please compare my price,post,presentation, speed of delivery and quality. Also please note that all of my items bare the actual date or have direct and specific association with the occasion A nice hand produced item. The coin is set on strong double thickness (Hand plied) card. Individually produced. I have other designs and other British coins, (Gifts with a difference,) listed :- This is now mainly a hobby and I list just a few a day but I have collected and sold coins, particularily lucky "tanners", (sixpences) since the late60's. Overseas delivery by Royal Mail Airmail The Lucky Silver Sixpence for the Brides Slipper.
A Lovely Tradition which has been with us for Centuries. Now becoming usual, after the wedding, to place the coin in the wedding Album for continued good luck! This is a Genuine Silver (.500 fine) George V "Acorn" Sixpence. (My favorite) The sixpence was first introduced in 1551 During the reign of Edward VI and during the reign of Elizabeth Ist it quickly became a very popular coin
A brief History of the Lucky Silver Sixpence tradition :- Silver has been regarded as "lucky" since time immemorial. And very special, having the power to keep evil and malign spirits and suchlike away and cause them great harm.. It has historically been part of custom and folklore. The Silver Chalice, (Even when Gold was available) The Silver Cross, Silver Dagger and Sword, and more recently the Silver Bullet. Particularly in times of importance and celebration in peoples live when the mischievous, malign and evil beings were most likely to appear.. Birthdays, Weddings , Christmas (Silver Sixpence in the Christmas pud', New Year, Halloween, Births etc. etc.. At times of Marriage for example it was customary for the Lord of the Manor to give the Bride from the Estate a SILVER present. Certainly since feudal times. This evolved into the custom of giving the Bride a silver sixpence to wear on her Wedding Day to ensure a happy, long and prosperous Marriage. With the demise of feudalism the custom became that of the Brides Father or head of the houshold presenting the Bride with the Sixpence. The Sixpence was then worn by the Bride during the Marriage ceremony. Generally worn in the Slipper but also can be stitched into the dress hem or Garter. These days the Sixpence can be given as a gift by Friends or Family as well. In my family we had silver sixpences which were worn by my Sisters and the Custom is certainly alive and well in the English "Shire" Counties, Whilst a superstition the Priests or Ministers tended to turn a "Blind eye" and it was an excepted part of the Marraige traditions, but it is interesting to note that the Sixpence was always worn in a concealed place ?? From my research (I love History and Tradition) it is unlikely that this custom ever formed part of the poem "Something old, something new etc." but it is a lovely thought and at the very worst "Poetic Licence" The Brides Footwear was always referred to as "Slippers" as were Ballroom slippers. (Cinderella for example??) HOWEVER this tradition originated with the Silver Metal and evolving to the Silver Sixpence. Please be aware that British Coins minted after 1946 contain no Silver, not a smidgeon!! The above would not apply. The Sixpence that I send will be a George V "ACORN" Sixpence minted by the ROYAL MINT dated between 1927 and 1936. The Acorn Sixpence is one of my favourite designs. A beautiful collectable coin. They are in circulated but good condition. Imagine the good luck that has worn off on them!!! Design and text/date will be clear.
This coin minted by Royal Mint. (When money was money) and probably our most popular coin. So much so that in 1967 when we went over to the pretend money ! We had S.O.S stickers on our cars. "SAVE OUR SIXPENCE" - That popular !!! What a wonderful and extra special gift .The sixpence is set on a little printed card inside a 2"x 2" P.V.C collecting pouch. The pouch has peelable adhesive on the reverse so it can be attached. Usually inside a card of your own choice as a really nice surprise extra gift !!! . Low start and low post and package. The buyer will receive this coin or one in similar condition. I try and scan an average coin with normal wear for the year. All coins will have clear text, date and no obvious damage. I am a collector and guarantee that the coins are as described and authentic. Should there be a genuine doubt on receipt I will refund monies plus return postage. If paying by cheque the coin will be sent immediately on receipt. No waiting for clearance. (Please remember that scans Rarely do a coin any justice..)Normal dispatch -- Following business day after receipt of payment.--- always within 2 days --- Cert. of post always obtained.
I hope you enjoyed your viewing. Best Wishes and all the very best of luck to you from Bill (Weaknesses Coins and History) Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favourites list! for other Coin Gifts with a Difference |
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