Victorian "Wild Boar & Acorn" Charivari Pendant silver gilt with central angelskin coral cabochons

with central angelskin coral cabochons

A striking Victorian oval locket crafted in niello silver

an owner has added a gold split ring for wear as a charm or pendant

features a chased clover motif to the back

Victorian "Wild Boar & Acorn" Charivari Pendant silver gilt with central angelskin coral cabochonsDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A late Victorian German hunting amulet or trophy crafted in silver and featuring a tuft of (real) wild boar hair. It dates from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880, with intricately engraved oak leaf and acorn motifs to the silver top. Charivari (pronounced "schariwari") comes from the Latin caribaria, which translates as "madness" or "pandemonium"; these talismans were worn by hunters to bring good fortune and