Mercury Wing Pendant

Oxidised silver and gold vermeil pendant, on a silver chain.The choice of chain length is 16 or 18 inches.

Based on Edwin Hall Artwork from a mid-twentieth century carnival ride. The Roman god Mercury was a common motif used in carnival artwork, as he symbolised the concept of speed.

Mercury, or Hermes to the ancient Greeks, was the god of commerce, communication and thieves. How would a deity like Mercury manifest itself in the modern world ? Well, the Internet fulfils all of Mercury's spheres of influence....

This piece has recently been used in the Bollywood film Raabta, where it is worn by the actress Kriti Sanon.

From The Cabinet Collection.