{"title":"Heritage Pendants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"italic\"\u003eOur Heritage Pendants are more than just jewelry; they are tangible fragments of history, recovered from the mud and silt of Britain’s ancient coastlines and riverbeds. Each piece—from Victorian transferware and porcelain doll fragments to 17th-century slipware—has been carefully mudlarked, stabilized, and hand-set to preserve its unique story. When you wear a History Unearthed pendant, you carry a silent witness to centuries of everyday life, leisure, and artistry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mudlarked-dolls-boot-pendant","title":"Mudlarked Dolls Boot Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eType: Child's doll fragment\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Early 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: North Essex, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nFragments of children's dolls from the early 20th century reflect a period when toy production became increasingly widespread and accessible. Porcelain dolls, often mass-produced yet still delicately finished, were popular across Britain and Europe, combining durability with refined appearance. Centres such as Staffordshire Potteries and German manufacturers supplied large numbers of dolls with painted facial features and moulded hairstyles. These objects were both playthings and cherished possessions, representing changing attitudes toward childhood, leisure, and family life in the modern era. Even small surviving fragments, worn by time and use, provide a poignant connection to the everyday experiences of children, preserving traces of handling, care, and the quiet significance of play in the early 20th century.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212232063,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0900-standard.jpg?v=1786792178"},{"product_id":"the-sun-never-sets-mudlarked-logo-pendant","title":"The Sun Never Sets Mudlarked Logo Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nObject: Patriotic commemorative pottery sherd\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric\/Body: Cream earthenware with green underglaze print\u003cbr\u003e\nMotif: Imperial crown above a radiating sunburst \u0026amp; flower\u003cbr\u003e\nMotto: NUNQVAM SUPER IMPERIVM OCCIDENS -\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The sun never sets over the Empire.\"\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: c. 1880-1910\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Staffordshire, England (most likely)\u003cbr\u003e\nUse: Decorative\/commemorative tableware celebrating the\u003cbr\u003e\nBritish Empire\u003cbr\u003e\nFind location: Essex Coastline, England\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe motto and sunburst emblem reflect the Victorian slogan referring to the global reach of the British Empire. Many inexpensive commemorative wares used semi-heraldic crests featuring crowns, Latin phrases, and symbolic imagery. This fragment is typical of patriotic household ceramics produced during Queen Victoria's jubilees and the height of imperial sentiment.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause such plates were everyday objects, many were discarded, leaving fragments like this along rivers and coastlines.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212297599,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0899-standard.jpg?v=1786792178"},{"product_id":"mudlarked-milk-glass-scroll-pendant","title":"Mudlarked Milk Glass Scroll Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Decorative pressed milk glass fragment pendant Fabric: Opaque white molded\/pressed milk glass with resin coating and modern metal bail\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: c. 1930-1950\u003cbr\u003e\nManufacturer: Unknown - possibly American pressed glass maker such as Fenton, Imperial, or Westmoreland Origin: Decorative household glassware, likely American or British manufacture\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Colchester\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nFragment from a larger decorative pressed glass object, possibly a bowl, vase, compote, or vanity ware item. The flowing relief pattern resembles drapery, shell, or stylized floral folds typical of Art Deco to mid-century decorative glass design. The fragment has been drilled, fitted with a modern metal bail, and coated in resin for stabilization and use as jewelry. UV testing suggests it is standard white milk glass rather than uranium glass.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212363135,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0901-standard.jpg?v=1786792180"},{"product_id":"berries-and-leaves-mudlarked-pendant","title":"Berries and Leaves Mudlarked Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Hand painted Spongeware\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Late 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Essex, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nSpongeware is characterized by its distinctive hand painted designs, often enhanced with brush-painted fruits or leaves. The patterns typically feature repetition \u0026amp; may vary in depth due to the inconsistent pressure applied during the decoration process. The origins of spongeware pottery can be traced back to ancient times, with evidence of its use found in Minoan ceramics dating back 4,000 years. The technique saw development in Britain during the 19th century, when potteries across England, Wales, Scotland, \u0026amp; Ireland began employing fine-pored sponges cut into shapes to imprint simple coloured patterns onto affordable earthenware. This decorative method has remained popular \u0026amp; treasured, embodying a unique fusion of artistry \u0026amp; tradition in pottery decoration. Often, beautiful hand-painted floral designs accompany the sponge prints.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212428671,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0904-standard.jpg?v=1786792180"},{"product_id":"bright-blues-mudlarked-sherd-pendant","title":"Bright Blues Mudlarked Sherd Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Blue and white floral transferware\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Early-mid 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Suffolk, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue \u0026amp; white floral transferware is a widely recognised ceramic style produced using cobalt-based pigments to create detailed designs beneath a clear glaze. Developed in Britain in the late 18th century, the transfer printing process allowed intricate floral patterns-often inspired by earlier Chinese porcelain-to be reproduced efficiently on earthenware. Centres such as the Staffordshire Potteries became leading producers, supplying both domestic \u0026amp; export markets. The varying depths of blue seen on these wares result from differences in ink application, plate wear, \u0026amp; firing conditions, producing tones that range from pale, almost washed-out hues to deep, rich blues. This tonal variation adds visual richness \u0026amp; can help identify specific production techniques or periods. Blue \u0026amp; white transferware remained popular due to its balance of affordability, durability, and decorative appeal.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212494207,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0905-standard.jpg?v=1786792182"},{"product_id":"painterly-creamware-mudlarked-sherd-pendant","title":"Painterly Creamware Mudlarked Sherd Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Blue-decorated creamware or white earthenware pottery sherd\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Cream refined earthenware with pale blue blown or sponge-applied decoration beneath a clear glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: c. 1860-1920\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Suffolk\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fragment is composed of a refined cream-white earthenware body decorated with pale blue blown or sponge-applied ornament beneath a clear glaze. The surviving decoration resembles branching seaweed or marine botanical forms, a motif commonly associated with Victorian and later coastal-inspired domestic ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlike formal transfer printing, the soft-edged blue decoration appears to have been applied using a blown, spattered, or sponge technique, producing a more organic and painterly appearance. The gentle curvature suggest the sherd likely originated from a domestic plate, shallow serving dish, or decorative tableware item rather than industrial ceramic ware.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212559743,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0907-standard.jpg?v=1786792182"},{"product_id":"peekaboo-birdie-mudlarked-sherd-pendant","title":"Peekaboo Birdie Mudlarked Sherd Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Transferware (bird motif)\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Early-mid 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Essex, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nTransferware is a form of printed earthenware decoration developed in the mid-18th century, allowing detailed images to be mass-produced using engraved copper plates.\u003cbr\u003e\nBird motifs became especially popular in the early 19th century, reflecting both scientific interest in natural history and a growing fascination with exotic species.\u003cbr\u003e\nInfluenced by publications such as The Natural History of Birds, potters incorporated finely detailed avian designs into tablewares, often surrounded by floral or landscape elements. Centres like Staffordshire Potteries led production, exporting wares widely. These designs were typically printed in blue, black, or sepia beneath a clear glaze, giving durability to the decoration. Bird transferware combined artistry with industrial efficiency, making visually appealing and educational ceramics accessible to a larger market.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212625279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0909-standard.jpg?v=1786792184"},{"product_id":"g-l-gent-son-mudlarked-sherd-pendant","title":"G. L. Gent \u0026 Son Mudlarked Sherd Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistoffcal information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Gent and Son Logo Sherd\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Glazed earthenware \/ ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Late 19th-early 20th Century (repurposed modern object)\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: London trade ceramic.\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Manufactured for Gent \u0026amp; Son, 4, 5 \u0026amp; 6 Holborn Circus, London, \" links this sherd to the London firm G. L. Gent \u0026amp; Son, known in the late Victorian \u0026amp; Edwardian eras for dealing in ceramics \u0026amp; glassware. Holborn Circus was then a bustling commercial hub serving Britain's growing middle class with household items. The piece was specially commissioned for Gent \u0026amp; Son. It may have been part of an advertising plaque, a showroom label, or branded domestic ware sold through their business. The crazed glaze suggests it was made between the late 1800's and early 1900's.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212658047,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0910-standard.jpg?v=1786792184"},{"product_id":"soda-lime-swirl-mudlarked-marble-pendant","title":"Soda Lime Swirl Mudlarked Marble Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Handmade Swirl Marble\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Amber-Brown Soda-Lime Glass with White Ribbon Swirl\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: c. 1880-1910\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Thames Estuary, Essex, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis marble is a handmade German swirl marble, characterised by its warm amber-brown glass and a single white ribbon of colour that twists irregularly through its core. Marbles of this type were produced in the glassmaking town of Lauscha, in the Thuringia region of Germany, which was the centre of European marble production during the late 19th and early 20th centurles.\u003cbr\u003e\nHandmade marbles were shaped by gathering molten glass on the end of a rod and forming it into a sphere before snapping it free, leaving a distinctive pontil scar. The roughened circular mark visible on this example confirms its handmade origin. The absence of mould seams and the organio, asymmetrical swirl pattern further distinguish it from later machine-made marbles.\u003cbr\u003e\nGerman swirl marbles were exported to Britain in vast quantitles and became everyday playthings for Victorian and Edwardian children.\u003cbr\u003e\nMany were lost in yards, streets, docksides, and riverbanks, eventually finding their way into waterways and estuarine mud. The soft, pitted wear on this plece reflects decades of tidal movement and natural abrasion within the Thames Estuary.\u003cbr\u003e\nNow reimagined as a pendant, this once-simple children's toy carries with it over a century of history - a small, beautifully worn survivor of everyday life in the late Victorian and early 20th-century world.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212723583,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0912-standard.jpg?v=1786792185"},{"product_id":"john-maddock-mudlarked-logo-pendant","title":"John Maddock Mudlarked Logo Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Transferware (manufacturer's and retailer's mark)\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Vitreous earthenware (ironstone-type)\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Late 19th-early 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: North Essex, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe partial mark \"Regd Patt Maddock England\" identifies the production by John Maddock \u0026amp; Sons of Burslem, a major Staffordshire firm known for durable vitreous wares. \"Regd Patt\" indicates a registered design, a common practice from the late 19th century to protect decorative patterns, while\u003cbr\u003e\n\"England\" was widely used on export ceramics. The additional mark \"Stonier \u0026amp; Co, Liverpool\" refers to the retailer rather than the maker. Stonier \u0026amp; Co was a prominent supplier of ceramics and household goods, particularly noted for outfitting hotels, institutions, and ocean liners, including those of the White Star Line. This combination of marks reflects the industrial scale of Staffordshire pottery production and the extensive commercial networks that distributed such wares across Britain and beyond, linking everyday objects to both domestic life and maritime history.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212789119,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0915-standard.jpg?v=1786792186"},{"product_id":"ridgeways-mudlarked-logo-pendant","title":"Ridgeways Mudlarked Logo Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Intormation\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Ceramic household ware fragment\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Glazed semi-porcelain earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Late 19th-early 20th Century (c. 1890-1930)\u003cbr\u003e\nManufacturer: Ridgways\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Staffordshire\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: North Essex\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis fragment features part of the backstamp of Ridgways, a major Staffordshire pottery manufacturer active during Britain's industrial ceramics boom. It is refined white earthenware produced for everyday table use during the late Victorian or Edwardian period. \"Royal Semi Porcelain\" was a marketing term rather than true porcelain, used to describe durable yet affordable ceramics made to imitate finer wares. Ridgways exported large quantities of tableware across Britain, North America, and the wider British Empire. The Ridgway family were among the important pottery dynasties of Staffordshire during the Industrial Revolution. John Ridgway (1786-1860) expanded the business into an international enterprise and later served as Mayor of Hanley, reflecting the growing influence of successful Victorian industrial families.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212854655,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0917-standard.jpg?v=1786792186"},{"product_id":"pie-crust-slipware-mudlarked-sherd-pendant","title":"Pie Crust Slipware Mudlarked Sherd Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Slipware (crimped \"pie crust\" rim)\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Late 17th-early 18th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Mersea Island, Essex, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nSlipware is a traditional form of decorated earthenware in which liquid clay (slip), often coloured with iron oxides to produce red or orange tones, is applied to the surface before glazing. In Britain, the technique flourished during the 17th century in regional workshops, producing sturdy domestic wares such as dishes and plates. The crimped or \"pie crust\" rim seen on your sherd is a characteristic feature, created by pinching the edge for both strength and decorative effect. A clear or yellow-tinted lead glaze was typically applied over the slip, enhancing contrast and giving a glossy finish. Potters such as Thomas Toft popularised bold slip-trailed designs. Sherds like this reflect everyday household use while offering insight into local production and ceramic traditions.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212887423,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0921-standard.jpg?v=1786792187"},{"product_id":"cute-mudlarked-dolls-belly-pendant","title":"Cute Mudlarked Dolls Belly Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eType: Child's doll fragment\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Early 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: North Essex, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nFragments of children's dolls from the early 20th century reflect a period when toy production became increasingly widespread and accessible. Porcelain dolls, often mass-produced yet still delicately finished, were popular across Britain and Europe, combining durability with refined appearance. Centres such as Staffordshire Potteries and German manufacturers supplied large numbers of dolls with painted facial features and moulded hairstyles. These objects were both playthings and cherished possessions, representing changing attitudes toward childhood, leisure, and family life in the modern era. Even small surviving fragments, worn by time and use, provide a poignant connection to the everyday experiences of children, preserving traces of handling, care, and the quiet significance of play in the early 20th Century.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212952959,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0922-standard.jpg?v=1786792188"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/collections\/Photoroom_20240228_125134.jpg?v=1786796802","url":"https:\/\/shop.historyunearthed.uk\/collections\/heritage-pendants.oembed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}