15 carat gold late Georgian gloved hand pendant c.1820.Formerly a clasp for a fine Regency gold belcher chain the tongue is now fixed and an extra ring applied to the tip of the hand to enable the addition of an extra drop.
The hand is crafted in textured gold with foliate decoration to the cuff, turquoise set  ring and another at the centre of the wrist.
4 cms long.
The hand has a c19th brooch fitting which can be removed if preferred.
The hand motif in jewellery can symbolise loyalty, strength, romance,fidelity and good fortune.