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WW1 9k Gold Kewpie Charm

WW1 9k Gold Kewpie Charm

$1,000.00

Description

DATE: WW1, c.1914

Cute charm dating from the first world war, c.1914. It's crafted in 9k gold and depicts a cupid like character. 

Created by Rose O’Neill in 1907, the Kewpie character was a mischievous baby-like elf and was considered a guardian angel. O’Neill explained that Cupid, "gets himself into trouble whereas The Kewpies get themselves out, always searching out ways to make the world better and funnier."

Wear this as your guardian angel on a charm bracelet or on a chain as a pendant. 

MEASUREMENTS 

2.3 x 1.3cm (not including jump ring) 

WEIGHT 

5.3g

MARKS 

Stamped 9k 

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear commensurate with age 

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