Art Deco "Red Letter Day" Charm collars These gaming tokens were used

These gaming tokens were used to keep score in card games such as Ombre and Quadrille

Taking the letters that the notes represent

Stones: 2

It's mounted in an 18k white gold claw pendant with halo around the pearl and original millegrain edged graduated diamond bail

Art Deco "Red Letter Day" Charm collars These gaming tokens were usedDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 Cool antique charm dating from the 1920s and formed as a red letter, signifying a red letter day. The term has its roots in classical antiquity, important days are indicated in red in a calendar dating from the Roman Republic (502 27 BC). Red ink continued to be used throughout the medieval period, with manuscripts often featuring initial capitals and important words highlighted in red. I can also remember by grandad writing