SilverCrow Creations - Tokens, Pocket Charms & Coins
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Smashed Penny with the Entire Lord's Prayer!
Milagros, Talismans & Amulets
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Coins like these have many names, but our favorite is smashed pennies, aka elongated pennies and pressed pennies. The first elongated penny was created for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus during 1892-1893. There are some who believe that there were such coins produced earlier, but the experts have singled this celebration as the beginning.
A smashed penny is is made by forcing a penny (or other coin) through two steel rollers. There is an engraving on one of the rollers (sometimes both sides). A crank (mechanical or electronic) forces the coin through the rollers and squeezes it with extreme pressure. This smashes the coin from round to ...you guessed it...elongated. The pressure pushes the engraving into the penny at the same time it is smashing it.
We've been collecting these since we were children, and now our grandchildren collect them, too. We have long been taken by the detail in the Lord's Prayer Smashed Penny. These were made from shiny pre-1983 pennies, so there is a higher copper content than today's pennies.
Because they are smashed in the process of impressing the prayer, they are super thin, yet sturdy. The new oval shape measures about 1-5/16 long and about 13/16 wide. This makes a wonderful keepsake for your wallet or pocket. And, it's a lovely little token to give a friend.
Made in USA from a USA Penny
25June2008
Price: $1.50 Each
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The Wonder Of It All (Hand-Pressed Token)
More Amulets
At a carnival in the 1950s, I made one of these wonderful tokens on a very special mechanical device. After thinking for what seemed to be ages of just the right sentiment, I impressed my name. 40 years later, my dear friend, Juliana and I found ourselves high atop a New York City landmark, and behold another of the very special machines!
This time, at Juliana's urging, we each made one just like the one in the illustration above, with the sentiment:
THE WONDER OF IT ALL
These machines are no longer manufactured, but you can find them few and far between at old-time amusement parks and other special places.
We found a wonderful new buddy, Tom, who has a machine of his own and he was kind enough to make these one at a time so we could offer them to SilverCrow's customers. He not only made them one at a time - and each letter had to be selected and then individually impressed manually on to each token!
If you can behold each day with wonder and treasure each of your friends as I do Juliana, then you'll need one of these for each of you. Add a simple ball chain key chain or necklace to compliment that old-fashioned feeling.
Each silvery token measures about 1-1/4 inch in diameter and features a four-leaf clover in the center, surrounded by the words:
GOOD LUCK
Made in USA
30AuGust2007
Price: $3.25 Each
Bag of Luck
Bag of Cheer
Bag of Happiness
Simple Rules for Living
Sometimes you need a little luck. Other times, you need a LOT of luck. This bag of providential pewter charms will provide lots of good fortune (we hope!) The clover coin can be used alternatively as a scratcher for your instant lottery tickets.
· Gourd, the Chinese symbol for luck · Four-leaf clover for faith, hope, love & luck · Shooting Star to make a wish · Horseshoe to ward off evil spirits · Pair of Dice for luck in the game (of life)
Cast in lead-free pewter, this makes a lovely gift for any life change! The six little tokens arrive in a lovely green organza bag with an old-fashioned romance card.
13July2007
Compare at: $12.00 Our Price: $9.95 Per set
A Pineapple for hospitality and friendship, a Clover for luck, a Heart for love, an Angel to watch over you, and a Dove for peace and new beginnings - these things are meant to cheer. Our set of five tokens arrive in a cheerful yellow sheer organza bag.
So, if someone needs a lift, this is just the right thing:
· A Pineapple for hospitality/friendship · A Clover for luck · A Heart for love · An Angel to watch over you · A Dove for peace and new beginnings
This set of five modern pewter charms is a lovely get well gift or something for anyone needing a smile. A little card explaining the charms..
29December2006
Pieces of Eight
More Coins & Tokens
In the olden days of Pirates, coins were cut into eighths to make change. Back then, the true silver Spanish Ocho (8) Reale coin would be cut into pieces to make change. Our faux silver reproduction is true to shape and imprinting (but, alas, it is not real silvers). It is cut into pieces of the Eight Reale coin: one half, one quarter and two eighths!
This makes a fun gift for anyone interested in Pirates, the conquests of the sea, or history of money!
Made in USA or Imported
28October2006
Price: $3.00 per set
If you love our Simple Rules for Happiness, you'll be ever so much more delighted with these tokens of happiness - meant to share or save - at once, or one at a time.
So, after all, what does bring happiness? The Chinese believe that happiness is five-fold: wealth, luck, prosperity, double happiness and longevity. The tokens within the auspicious lucky red organza bag represent these.
Coin - Wealth Gourd - Luck Monkey - Prosperity Pair of Mandarin Ducks - Double Happiness/Harmonious Love Pine Bough - Long Life
This set of six modern pewter charms is a lovely host/ess gift particularly when given at the new year.
1December2006
Package of Mixed Hearts
Just what you need when you decided to give your heart away! This set of heart tokens is elegantly made and looks sweet in a small crystal dish. Or, carry them in your pocket or purse to give to someone who might need a touch of love.
The five hearts vary in size, dimension, shape and surface, making quite a statement.
20October2006
Price: $7.50 Mixed Set of 5 Hearts
Plum Pudding Porcelain Box with Sixpence
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This sweet little box is decorated with leaves and holly atop the pudding. Each time an English family in centuries past would make a plum pudding, everyone made a wish in advance. A special sixpence was added to the ingredients. And after it was cooked, it was set aflame after the yuletide dinner. The scrumptious dessert was quickly consumed, and the lucky diner who discovered the coin in his/her portion was granted the wish and good fortune for the upcoming year.
Each 2 by 2 inch hand-painted porcelain box latches to protect the authentic sixpence inside.
Imported
5July2006
Price: $19.95 per Set
Sixpence Coin - for Luck and Good Wishes
Long associated with a bride's good fortune, the sixpence is a coin of the British Empire. It was introduced in 1551 to represent 6 pennies. The last of the sixpence coins was produced in 1967.
Superstition was widespread in Medieval times. Almost every part of life was controlled by evil spirits, that needed to be assuaged. Talismans and tokens, including lucky coins, were the most popular of the amulets in use. Because they especially felt the presence of the spirits during ceremonies, many of these traditions have continued today.
Traditionally a gift of silver was made from the groom to the bride, and a sixpence (then totally made of silver), came to represent this token - and was usually included as a part of the bride's dowry - now making the gift from bride to groom!
The sixpence is now a symbol of good luck for any occasion, but especially for a wedding:
Something old Something new Something borrowed Something blue And a sixpence in her shoe
Start a new tradition in your family and use the same coin for your daughter's (or daughter-in-law's) slipper as you wore in your wedding!
Our sixpence are authentic and arrive in a decorative bag for a special presentation. Most are from the reign of Elizabeth II (1953-1967, when the last was made). Of course, each coin is different, so please let us choose one for you.
Made in Great Britain
Price: $6.00 each
Vintage Mexican Button
We're not sure if these buttons are made of brass or bronze or nickel, but we are sure that they all have an older patina (some have been repaired) and would be great for altered books or other assemblages and collages. They are in different sizes and shapes, but all are authentic vintage Mexican coins that have been handmade into buttons!
Made in Mexico
16May2006
Old Fashioned Heart Pocket Token
Cast in pewter, each of these precious old-fashioned hearts send the reminder to keep our love near. Wonderful for wedding favors, Valentine gifts, or just because...
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Package Size & Price: 1 - $1.75 5 - $7.50 25 - $30.00
Tiny Pocket Statue of Mary in Case
This very special pocket statue of the Blessed Mother is finely detailed anodized aluminum. She comes to you in an incredibly beautiful case made by the world's premier metal and glass artisans in the Czech Republic.
Cases are either nickel-plated (silvery) or acid-washed brass (golden) and the glass colors vary. Please let us choose one for you. These are really tiny - measuring only about 1-1/2 inches high.
Made by hand in Czech Republic
Price: $7.25 each
Pocket Buddha Token
Cast in pewter, this simple pocket charm depicting Buddha reminds us to simplify our lives and be kind to others. Giving one of these is a great way to say thank you to those who have offered you compassion and encouragement.
Especially perfect for your friends and family, letting them know your thoughts are with them always.
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Tiny Pocket Virgin of Guadalupe Statue
The Virgin of Guadalupe holds a special place in many hearts. In Mexico, religious folk art is a combination of the artistic soul of the people and spiritual heritage of their European roots.
Display these tiny statues (a little less than 2 inches high) in a miniature home altar, or add it to a nicho for a unique portable altar.
Price: $3.75 each
5 Simple Rules for Happiness - Pocket Charms
Follow these rules, and you'll surely be on your way to happiness - if you're not already. Or, share one with a friend. You can even string them on a silken cord to create a necklace or add one to a charm bracelet or put one your pocket on the days you need a reminder. We think these little silvery rectangular charms are lovely in a notions dish upon your dresser.
1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less.
Just the thought is a treasure in itself! They arrive in a silver organdy bag with a romance card so you can easily share them as a gift of inspiration to the souls nearest you.
Pocket Guardian Angel Token
Cast in pewter, this sweet Guardian Angel pocket charm reminds us that we are not alone. Be sure to give one to the angels in your life, letting them know you recognize the strength, love and support they've given you. Or, give them to your friends and family, letting them know your thoughts are with them always.
For an extra special gift, our Guardian Angel has been made into a Sterling Silver Necklace.
Pocket Acorn Token
Cast in pewter, this sweet acorn pocket charm is perfect for the autumn. Add one to each place setting on Thanksgiving - or integrate it into your place cards. Acorns are the beginnings of sturdy oaks - making a gift of one is appropriate for any new beginnings - baby showers, graduation, retirement, new job or home, ..., the list goes on!
Several acorns shown for illustration.
Pocket Irish claddagh token
A perfect reminder of friendship or love, our pocket Irish claddagh token is made to give away. About the size of a nickel, it fits nicely in a pocket or a change purse. Each time it's seen, you'll be remembered.
You'll find it a great centerpiece for a Valentine or St Patrick's Day card. Or, consider them as wedding favors. Even if you buy one just for yourself, you'll find you smile each time you see it - the primitive design is evocative of the basic happiness that love, friendship and respect bring to us.
Price: $1.25 Each
Pocket World Token
Cast in pewter, this handsome earth pocket charm reminds us that we are not alone. Remember each of us holds the world in our hands, treat it gently and remember to share its beauty.
Pocket Peace Token
Shouldn't we all give peace a chance? Offer these meaningful little tokens (perfect size for a pocket or change purse) to your friends - and enemies - as a token of your commitment to peace at home, in your community, in the world. We think these would make great party favor for any 1960s or 1970s retrospective.
Four-Leaf Clover Token
Now you can help anyone find a 4-Leaf Clover! If you or a friend needs a bit more Lock o' the Irish, this little token (about 1 inch by 3/4 inch) just might be the good fortune that works.
We certainly can't promise that you'll win the Irish Sweepstakes or the Lottery, but, we can promise that it will bring a smile to your face each time you find it in your wallet, pocket or desk.
These make delightful wedding favors, St Patrick's Day tokens of affection for your friends and loved ones, for just about any occasion!
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St Florian Token - Patron of Firefighters
Saint Florian is the protector or patron saint of Firefighters, the Fire Service, and Chimney Sweeps, - and any others who protect us from fire.
This makes a very special good luck charm or pocket token for those devoting their lives to the protection of others from fire. It would also be appropriate for anyone who is afraid of fire or for those suffering from bad burns.
Price: $2.25
Set of 5 Vintage Tokens
These are the "real" thing - game tokens, laundry tokens, transportation tokens. SilverCrow's assortment of five vintage tokens might have come from anywhere. When cool cash just won't do, use these cook substitutes in your artwork!
We think they'd make a unique alternative or addition to hand-made coupons for friendly tasks!
Most Made in USA
Out of Stock
Vintage item - Limited Availability
Price: $1.50
Golden Yin-Yang Coins
This is the same set of three golden coins symbolizing the ancient yin-yang that are included with our I Ching Cards. Each coin is 1 inch in diameter.
Price: $2.25 for 3 coins
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