For your consideration, this 1970s Egyptian Revival Ankh Cross Pewter Necklace by Comstock Creative Industries (CCI). It has a beautifully pierced design that highlights the Egyptian symbol of the Ankh flanked by the Wings of Isis. The Ancient Egyptian cross, commonly known as the Ankh, is thought to originally be an Egyptian hieroglyph used to represent the word “life”. By proxy, the ankh became known as the “symbol of life”. This handsome pendant shows many Egyptian symbols inside the cross, including a lion and an owl.

The oldest depictions of the ancient ANKH symbol were found in tombs where gods, such as Isis and Osiris, are depicted carrying the Ankh symbol in their clenched fist by their side. Thus, the one meaning for the Ankh that stands out, and has clearly stood the test of time, is the well-established powerful symbol for a safe “eternal life". 

The wings of Isis symbolize either female falcons or kites, which are birds of prey that have cries "reminiscent of the cries of distraught women" (Lesko 163). In this way, the wings represent both power and mourning.

This pendant necklace, along with others that I am listing, is a salesman’s sample, acquired as new old stock from a pewter shop that closed in the early 2000s. The manufacturer of this pendant and the others is Comstock Creative Industries (CCI), as some are clearly marked and others not so much. This one is hallmarked but unclear. The chain and soft velvet pouch are the same on all of the necklaces. No box or other materials.

Please view photographs as integral to the description of this vintage item and to evaluate its condition for yourself. You get the exact item shown, no other packaging or materials. All vintage and preowned items are sold as is.

Fantasy pewter manufacturer Comstock Creative Industries (CCI) was an early contributor to the 1970s pewter figurine boon with unique artisans and designs that are treasured for their incredible detail and imaginative subject matter by collectors today.

Pewter is a tin alloy today made from tin combined with a variety of other constituents that add hardening qualities to the tin. Tin actually ranks fourth as the most commonly used precious metal, outranked only by platinum, gold and silver.