Friendship Hand

Friendship Hand

 I sold my Victorian Friendship hand last week. It had been listed for about a year which is common with antique pieces. I hope the buyer is happy with it and that they understand what a rare piece it is.
About the piece
It is carved Ivory .The design is a popular Victorian motif the hand with flowers signifying friendship. It was common for women to give each other tokens such as these to each other, as a sign of their friendship.
It is extremely well carved with fine details down to the fingernails. It is also embellished with two small red and green stones as well.
I have seen several of these type pieces, but none carved as well as this. They are common in Silver and gold.


Here is an example of a old calling card with the friendship hand motif

 

Here is a lovely Coral charm example






 In my youth I can remember friendship bracelets being popular

I made a ton of these at Girl Scout Camp

Also Friendship pins were common

My 7 year old daughter and her best friend had those matching heart necklaces with Best on one side and Friend on the other
I really do think the Victorian Ladies had us beat though.