My Nostalgic Soul
Guardian Angel: Frozen Charlotte Gothic/Victorian Pendant Necklace with cast metal wings and frosted pink glass.
Guardian Angel: Frozen Charlotte Gothic/Victorian Pendant Necklace with cast metal wings and frosted pink glass.
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Meet my Guardian Angel.
She is an authentic antique German Frozen Charlotte bisque doll from the 1840s, a true treasure that is over 180 years old. Her soft white bisque has that beautiful, gentle patina that only comes with age, and her sweet, serene face is still so clear after all this time. I wanted to honor her history and give her wings, so she can continue to watch over someone for another hundred years.
I have paired her with a vintage style silver metal cast angel wings connector with a detailed cherub face. The wings hold her so tenderly, as if she is floating and being lifted. Around her neck she wears a tiny collar of blush pink rose seed beads, to match her necklace. The wings and face are removable, so you can have two separate looks, depending upon the occasion!
Her necklace is made of frosted rose glass in the palest, softest pink, like a winter sunrise. I chose the cookie rose because it is the color of unconditional love, protection, and comfort, which felt perfect for a guardian angel. Each bead is 6mm and has a lovely soft glow.
In the photos you can see her on my dress form so you can see her length, close up on my antique French book where you can see the detail of her bisque, and resting on my studio hand display where I photograph all my work here in Kansas.
Details:
The pendant is an authentic antique 1840s German bisque doll, approximately 1.75 inches long, with silver angel wings, total drop about 2.5 inches from the beads
Beads are 6mm frosted rose glass
Length is approximately 18 inches with a silver lobster clasp.
This is a one of a kind piece, you will receive the exact necklace shown in these photos
Handmade with love in my cottage studio
She will arrive beautifully wrapped in and tissue and ribbon, with her story card, ready to gift or to become your own little guardian.
Thank you so much for looking and for supporting my small handmade shop.
From My Nostalgic Soul to yours.
Gwendalynn Grey
Care, Wear & Provenance
Care, Wear & Provenance
A little history, a little care
Every piece I make is built by hand from things that have already lived a life. Antique bisque doll fragments, old keys and photographs, lace, silk ribbon, chandelier crystals and vintage beads, all put back together into something you can wear. They're sturdier than they look (the bisque in particular), but they are still old, and a little care goes a long way toward keeping them beautiful.
Wearing your piece
- Put your jewelry on last, after perfume, lotion and hairspray, and take it off before you bathe, swim, sleep or do anything strenuous.
- Keep the whole piece away from water and harsh chemicals and high heat.
- Be gentle with the bisque and the other fragile parts. A drop onto a hard floor or a hard knock can chip or crack them.
Cleaning
A soft, dry cloth is all it needs. Please don't use jewelry dips, silver polish or an ultrasonic cleaner, and don't rub the bisque with a polishing cloth, because they can strip old finishes, lift paint and loosen joints. Old silver-tone and brass metal darkens with time. That's normal, a naturally protective coating, and it's part of the look, so there's no need to polish it away.
Storing it
Keep each piece on its own in a dry place out of direct sunlight, so nothing scratches or tangles. Pieces with ribbon or lace keep their shape best laid flat, and the box or pouch yours came in makes a good home for it.
Please note
These are keepsakes for grown-ups, not toys, and they aren't meant for children. They have small parts that can come loose, and some old metal findings may possibly contain lead or nickel. If your skin is sensitive to base metals, you may want to wear yours over clothing or for shorter stretches.
Provenance and materials
Every bisque doll in my Frozen Charlotte and Frozen Charlie pieces is an authentic antique. The rest of a piece is a mix. Some parts are antique or vintage, like keys, lace, photographs and beads, and some are newer replicas. When I know how old something is or where it came from, I say so in that piece's description. Otherwise I can't promise the exact age, maker or history of every part.
Because these pieces are made from old things, they can show small variations, signs of age and little imperfections. I think that's a big part of their charm, and it's what makes each one the only one of its kind. That's why they chose you and me.
From My Nostalgic Soul to yours. — Gwendalynn Grey
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