Thief's Coin and Case - White Bronze Coin and Walnut Case II

Coin: 1.5" x .25"
Box: 2.5" x 2.5" x 1"

Handmade Walnut Case and White Bronze Coin

Coin was designed and cast by the artist using the delft clay or fine sand casting method and then hand cut, shaped, and polished. White Bronze (approx 30-40% copper 60-70% Britannia (2% copper, 6% antimony, 92% tin).

Each coin is unique do to the casting and finishing methods. No two coins are alike and each has its own character.

An coin for thieves. The ancient art of thievery is one which is as much chance as it is talent and those that practice it often pick up superstitious practices to guide their exploits. The "Thief's Coin" is one such item of practice. While a standard coin with its heads and tails may serve as a simple "yes" or "no" the Thief's Coin is more akin to ill or favorable fortune. Alone the coin itself serves as a shortcut of introduction as a reputable member of the craft. A recognized way among peers to settle arguments and allows for a comfortable level of detachment from decisions being made, after all, they were left to fate.

The faces of the coin bares several symbols which can be combined with other forms of divination and ritual. The cardinal directions each symbol points to when it lands may add depth to the telling.

Misfortune Face
Open Eye: The friend of no thief, the open eye sees all. It could mean actions are being observed, or that there will be to many eyes about for a favorable result

Key: A true thief carries no keys, it is a mark of difficulty and authority, it warns of shackles, cells, and obstacles.

Skull: All ventures carry risk, but the skull warns of the possible loss of life whether during the venture or when it goes ill.

Torch: Darkness is friend to the thief. The torch warns of guards, mobs, and secrets being brought to light.

Sun: The sun illuminates and is a symbol of authority and unwavering vigilance

Fortune Face

Closed Eye: The closed or blinded eye sees naught, and tells no secrets.

Dagger: A mixed symbol for many, the dagger for the thief is an omen of good fortune, a triumph over the sword.

Falling Crown: A Thief is friend to no regent and the "Noble" class is one without victims in the eye of the cut-purse and vault raider. The fall of authority presents opportunities.

Ring: Is there a piece of jewelry more easily lift, pocket, and pawn than the ring? A sign of fortune or perhaps an added bonus.

Moon: Night is a thief's, the new moon may be too dark and a full moon to bright, but the crescent middle phases provide just enough light to work while hidden from prying eyes.

Each box is stamped with artists makers mark.

The box has a tung oil finish and beeswax polish

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