{"title":"The Victorians","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the grandeur of the Victorian era with our collection of replica artefacts and collectables from 19th-century Britain. From the reign of Queen Victoria to the height of the British Empire, each piece captures the elegance, industry, and ambition of one of history's most transformative periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplica coins, medals, and commemorative pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod-accurate decorative artefacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for collectors, historians, and lovers of British heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victorian-thimble","title":"Victorian Thimble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis Victorian Thimble is made from lead-free pewter. It is supplied with a full-colour information card that has images of Queen Victorian and Prince Albert on the front. There is also historical information which explains about the thimble. The thimble and folded card are supplied in a clear box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eQueen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837 and married her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-coburg in 1840. This commemorative thimble is typical of the Victorian style of that period being large, heavy and ornate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662474559873,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/victhimble.jpg?v=1778597978"},{"product_id":"victorian-penny-coin-pack","title":"Victorian Penny Coin Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe Victorian Penny coin pack contains an original penny coin of Queen Victoria. As Victoria reigned for many years there were many different types of pennies struck. The double-sided pack has a hole in which the coin is held in a clear blister, this allows both the obverse and reverse to be clearly seen. The full colour card shows the royal coat of arms on the front. There is historical information about the pennies of Victoria on the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe penny of Queen Victoria (1837 – 1901) is one of the most intricate denominations of British coinage. Between 1839 and 1860, the penny was made from copper. From 1860 onwards bronze was used instead, which was both lighter and thinner than its copper counterpart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThere were many varieties of the penny; some had small differences and some far more apparent differences. Just three portraits of the Queen were used in the whole of her reign. The Young Head was used until 1860, the Bun Head between 1860 and 1895 and finally the Old Head from 1895 to 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe reverse of every Victoria penny showed Britannia seated on a rock but there were a number of variations. Between 1860 and 1895 Britannia is shown seated with a lighthouse to her left and a ship to her right. The bronze coinage of 1860 for the first time stated the value of coin on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HISTORY PIECES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55700063355265,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/files\/victorianpenny.jpg?v=1779191968"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/2895\/6033\/collections\/victorian-england.png?v=1778598771","url":"https:\/\/individual-artefacts.co.uk\/collections\/the-victorians.oembed","provider":"HISTORY PIECES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}