Captain Emmanuel Wynne is often given credit for starting the Jolly Roger craze around 1700 with his skull and crossbones on a classic black background, accompanied by an hourglass image. The forerunner had been a white cross on a black flag. Wynne began his piratical career raiding English merchantmen off the coast of the Province of Carolina near the end of the 17th century. He alter move to the more profitable waters of the Carribean attacking both English and Spanish ships.

British Admiralty records report that the HMS Poole, commanded by Captain John Cranby engaged Wynn's Pirate ship off the Cape Verde Island. Cranby chased Wynne into a cove at Brava Island but assisted by Portuguese soldiers Wynne escaped. Most historic agree that Cranby's account is the first mention of a Jolly Order, which Cranby described a sable ensign with cross bones, a death's head and hour glass. Wynne is believed to be the first pirate to fly the now familiar form of the Jolly Roger. His flag showing the distinctive skull and crossbones motif, was augmented with another common pirate symbol; an hourglass meant to signify to his prey that only by timely surrender could they evade death.

Made of high quality excelsior pewter. Double sided design.

Approx. pendant size: 2.54 centimetre in diameter. Weight : 9 grams.

Black cord option comes with an approx. 36 inch or 91.44 cm cord and a (lead free) pewter accent bead with laminated ends.

Chain option comes with a 2 mm flat link stainless steel chain of either 18 , 20 , 22 inch standard length or a 18 inch chain with an extension up to 4 inches ( 22 inch total ) in length for more flexibility and a lead free pewter accent bead. Wear them with or without bead!

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