VINTAGE SILVER HERALDIC LION DORMANT PENDANT

Right. If your taste in jewellery leans less “sparkly cupcake” and more “I may or may not have a coat of arms somewhere” — allow me to introduce you to this.

This is a vintage Heraldic Silver pendant, and it is gloriously detailed. Not in a fussy, overworked way — but in that deeply satisfying, “someone took their time over this” way.

At its centre: a lion dormant, reclining atop a rock. Not roaring. Not rampaging. Just… calmly existing with absolute authority. One paw rests on a shield bearing a fleur-de-Lys, with a pike trapped beneath (which feels symbolic, even if we’re not entirely sure of what — but it’s definitely saying something important).

Facing him? Another shield marked with the cross of St. George — because if you’re going to have symbolism, you may as well go full medieval about it.

✨ The Details (for the historically curious and the aesthetically picky)

• Material: Silver (unhallmarked, but confidently so)
• Size: 26 x 18mm
• Design: Heraldic lion dormant with shields, fleur-de-Lys and cross motifs
• Condition: Very good vintage condition, with a natural patina and a small mark on the reverse (because perfection is suspicious)
• Hallmark: None

🕰️ Provenance (aka “Where has this been all its life?”)

Dating this piece precisely is… let’s say, optimistic, given the lack of a hallmark. However, I can say with complete confidence that it is vintage.

It came from the collection of a Birmingham jeweller, where it then spent approximately 28 years living quietly in his granddaughter’s loft — which is, frankly, the most British backstory imaginable.

Now it’s here. Waiting for its next chapter. Possibly with you.

🦁 A Note on Lions (because heraldry is nothing if not specific)

In heraldry, lions are depicted in very particular poses — the most famous being the lion rampant (all claws and drama, like it’s just stepped on Lego).

But this one?
This is a lion dormant — lying down, eyes closed, head resting on its paws.

A rare motif. A calm power. The energy of someone who doesn’t need to prove anything because they already know.

They’re not commonly seen, but do appear in certain historic coats of arms — and notably at the feet of the tomb of Richard I of England, because of course they do.

📚 A Small Disclaimer (from me, your enthusiastic but honest seller)

I adore researching my pieces — but I am not, alas, a fully fledged heraldry scholar.

I’ve done my digging, asked around, and hit a bit of a wall on the exact symbolism here. If I uncover more, I’ll update the listing — because I enjoy a good mystery, but I enjoy solving it even more.

🧐 Condition Notes (because vintage means lived-in, not flawed)

I photograph my pieces clearly and describe them honestly.

This is a pre-owned, vintage item, so it does show light signs of age and wear — including a patina and a small mark on the reverse. Personally, I think this adds character. If you’re after something clinically perfect, this is not that piece.

If you’re after something with history? You’re in the right place.

💬 Questions?

Please do message me — I’m always happy to help, advise, or enthusiastically discuss tiny silver lions.

🚚 SHIPPING (the necessary but poetic bit)

Yes, darlings, I dispatch as soon as my little hands can package your treasure — but remember, I’m a boutique, not Bezos.

If I have your piece to hand, it will be sent the same day. Otherwise, it makes a brief and dignified journey before arriving with you.

UK Shipping:
Expect your sparkles in 5–7 working days. Think of it as foreplay for the soul.

International Shipping:
5–30 working days, depending on customs, postal temperament, and the general mood of the universe.

🌍 Customs (because reality intrudes)

Import duties and taxes are not included and are the buyer’s responsibility.

Please check with your local customs office if you’re outside the UK.

USA customers: do message me before ordering — let’s keep things smooth.

Important:
Orders will not be cancelled or refunded due to unpaid customs charges.

If you want something modern, minimal, and forgettable — this is not it.

If you want something with symbolism, mystery, and the quiet confidence of a lion napping on a rock… welcome. 🦁