Victorian Ivy Leaf "Ballspende" Dance Card Pendant with Pencil pyrite This ring would likely have

This ring would likely have been given to a close friend or relative at his funeral

London 1828

possibly depicting Ampelos - personification of the grape vine and lover of Dionysus

and is set with a one carat pear-shaped diamond as well as ruby eyes

is certified at 2

Victorian Ivy Leaf "Ballspende" Dance Card Pendant with Pencil pyrite This ring would likely haveDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Charming Victorian ballspende (aka dance card or carnet de bal) pendant, circa 1880. It comprises a silver cased "booklet" with small sheets of paper inside, and a propelling pencil that, when slotted into place, keeps the cover firmly shut. The cover is EPNS silver, with intricate hand engraved ivy leaf motifs. The purpose: to record with whom she will dance at formal dances and balls. With origins as far back as the 17th