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Hearth Cricket (Polished Brass)
$17.95
Description
Over the years, Merry Old England came to adopt the thinking that a cricket in the home would ensure prosperity and health.
Inspired by this belief, the beloved 19th century English writer, Charles Dickens, titled one of his novels A Cricket on the Hearth. As testified by the tale, Victorians postured the little chirper by fireside in the belief that only good would come upon their household.
For the full story, read The Legend of the Hearth Cricket on our blog.
Inspired by this belief, the beloved 19th century English writer, Charles Dickens, titled one of his novels A Cricket on the Hearth. As testified by the tale, Victorians postured the little chirper by fireside in the belief that only good would come upon their household.
For the full story, read The Legend of the Hearth Cricket on our blog.
- 3".
- Legend is included with each cricket.
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Victorian Trading Co. offers quality, heirloom-caliber objects destined to become legacy. Our worry-free shopping guarantee: should you not be entirely delighted with your purchase, we will assure your exchange or reimbursement.
from Louisville, KY
January 4, 2016
Another Charmer
When I gave these to my daughter for her fireplace, my grandchildren were absolutely charmed by the story and the idea of a good luck cricket. Best Christmas Buy Ever!
When I gave these to my daughter for her fireplace, my grandchildren were absolutely charmed by the story and the idea of a good luck cricket. Best Christmas Buy Ever!
from Alabama
February 23, 2016
Cricket
What I expected. It was a gift and appreciated.
What I expected. It was a gift and appreciated.
from North Cape May NJ
March 18, 2016
Love it
I really love my little cricket. Have been meaning to get one for years. Hooray I finally did it and it sits on my hearth right now.
I really love my little cricket. Have been meaning to get one for years. Hooray I finally did it and it sits on my hearth right now.
from Missouri
August 2, 2016
Fun
I have wanted one of these for quite awhile. I have my polished brass cricket on my phone table. Yes, it would be nice to have a little print up of the legend of the hearth cricket, but I do find him most enjoyable without such. To me he looks very much like a cricket! I do not understand that someone would think it looked like a cockroach! This is well made for the price paid.
I have wanted one of these for quite awhile. I have my polished brass cricket on my phone table. Yes, it would be nice to have a little print up of the legend of the hearth cricket, but I do find him most enjoyable without such. To me he looks very much like a cricket! I do not understand that someone would think it looked like a cockroach! This is well made for the price paid.
from Redding CA
September 17, 2016
Good looking
Bought this for good luck
Bought this for good luck
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