Christmas pudding coins / tokens
A beautiful contemporary rendering of an old Christmas tradition using vintage illustrations.
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Details:
Mixing coins, tokens or charms into a Christmas pudding is a long-standing English tradition, which is also observed in other Commonwealth countries, including Australia.
If you find a token in your slice of pudding on Christmas day it is said to bring you luck for the forthcoming year - particularly where money is concerned!
Coins used to be the most commonly used Christmas pudding tokens, however, this tradition became endangered when silver coins were replaced by base metals which are unsafe to cook with.
A few years ago I made a special set of tokens out of pure silver with vintage etchings for my Mum to use in her pudding - and they were a hit!
So I am now making them available for others to use and pass on through their own families as a heritage item.
About these tokens
Your tokens will come in a set of six. Each token is etched with a vintage Christmas illustration which has been slightly darkened. The tokens are given a slightly brushed finish and are then tumbled to give them a bright shine.
The tokens are made from pure silver and will not oxidise in the way that sterling silver does. They are non-toxic and are safe for cooking with.
While the tokens vary in size, the tokens average around 2cm (0.8") x 1.3cm (0.5"). They are 0.7mm thick (0.03"). See the photograph of the tokens in the palm of my hand to get a clearer idea of size.
What you'll receive
In addition to the six tokens, I will share with you my family's traditional Christmas pudding recipe which has been handed down for generations. The pudding is an unusual depression-era recipe and it can be cooked on Christmas day or the day before.
I will also include the recipe for my grandmother's very indulgent and delicious brandy sauce - which is essential for dolloping on your pudding!
You will also receive information about how to use and care for your silver tokens.
Your tokens will be sent in a small padded box to keep them in. This box and the recipes will be wrapped with beautiful Christmas fabric and tied with a ribbon.
About the illustrations
Please note that you may not receive exactly the same illustrations on your tokens as appear in the photographs. I do change the vintage designs from time to time, but also I always etch seven tokens to a set, having one spare should anything go wrong with the etching process. I will send you the best six. Please let me know if you have any particular preferences.
Just the facts:
- Materials: fine silver and delivered in a small padded box.
- Size: sizes vary, but on average around 2cm (0.8") x 1.3cm (0.5").
- Quantity: six tokens.
Notes:
- Most of the gold and silver use is recycled rather than newly mined. Learn more about the environment and ethics policies.
- All jewellery pieces and other handmade items are individually handmade, so the item you purchase may vary slightly from the one photographed. This is part of the beauty of handmade work.
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