England Gifts
Sixpence for Luck

Is there an anglophile in your life who is about to get married or could do with an extra bit of good luck? Then why not offer them one of these very lucky England gifts?

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
and a silver sixpence in your shoe.


I'm sure every bride to be has heard or sung that rhyme and made sure her father had one of the lucky coins to hand to place in her shoe before she walked down the aisle to wish her prosperity, love and happiness in her marriage.

Sixpence pieces have been with us since the reign of King Edward VI. They were first struck in 1551 and have been legal tender in Great Britain until the decimalisation in 1971. Throughout the ages, they've turned up as the lucky charm in many Christmas puddings and bridal shoes. During World War II, they became good luck charm by Royal Air Force aircrew who have them sewn behind their wings or brevets.





Whether you choose cufflinks, a watch, a pendant or a single coin ready to fit into a dainty slipper, you're in the excellent company of brides, servicemen and countless children through the ages!



Authentic Sixpence Coin and Card for The Bride's Shoe | amazon.com

Authentic Sixpence Coin and Card for The Bride's Shoe


Lucky Sixpence Coin on a Sterling Silver Anklet for the Bride | amazon.com

Lucky Sixpence Coin on a Sterling Silver Anklet for the Bride


SSomething Blue Bridal Pin Includes Lucky Sixpence Bride Wedding Gift | amazon.com

Something Blue Bridal Pin Includes Lucky Sixpence Bride Wedding Gift


Cuff-Daddy British Sixpence Coin Great Britain UK Cufflinks | amazon.com

Lucky British Sixpence Coin Cufflinks


Lucky Sixpence Keyring Key Chain 1oz Hip Flask | amazon.com

Lucky Sixpence Keyring Key Chain 1oz Hip Flask


British Silver Sixpence Coin Cufflinks | amazon.com

British Silver Sixpence Coin Cufflinks


Lucky sixpence 60th Birthday Domed Sixpence Earrings | amazon.co.uk

Lucky Sixpence Earrings


Lucky Wedding Coin | amazon.com

Lucky Wedding Coin


Brides Lucky Sixpence | amazon.co.uk

Brides Lucky Sixpence


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