1920s Jamaica Pineapple Charm castellani which translates as Speak only

which translates as Speak only truth of the living and good of the dead - presumably shortened here so it fits on the heraldic crest

A fine Victorian bombé ring pavé set with turquoise cabochons

Made in France in the late 19th Century

Modelled as an old style flint lock pistol

The latter has dual rulership over Libra and Taurus

1920s Jamaica Pineapple Charm castellani which translates as Speak onlyDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 Pineapples have featured on the Jamaican coat of arms since its first iteration in 1661. Indeed they're pretty much the only constant to be found on multiple variants since then. While sugar, coffee, and rum became the main cash crops exported from the Caribbean to Britain and Europe, the pineapple took on particular favour on account of its sense "of welcome, good cheer, warmth, and celebration". The fruit became an emblem of