In the 19th century, the anchor represented hope. Also safety, and the idea of holding fast. England was a seafaring country, with a strong navy. Men lived on ships for years at a time with no way to communicate with loved ones at home. The mortality rate was high, but so was the chance to make a fortune. If you look closely, you can see forget me nots among the stippled background, the meaning is: think of me though I am far away.
MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests), glass lens, new 14k gold chain
AGE: c. 1870
CONDITION: Very good
SIZE: 1 1/8" length including the bale, 5/8" width, 18" chain