WW1 Paste Gemstone Touch Wud Charm

$600.00

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WW1 Paste Gemstone Touch Wud Charm

$600.00

Description

DATE: WW1, c.1915

A rare original First World War period 'Touch Wud' good luck charm in the form of character 'John Bull', complete with a top hat, arms and legs, with two white paste eyes and blue, pink and white buttons. These charms were often given to soldiers when leaving for war. The back of the charm features a portrait but who could possibly be? An army general? The king? Crafted in silver throughout, circa 1915.

STONES

Paste Gemstones

MEASUREMENTS

2.7 x 1.5cm

WEIGHT

1.5g

MARKS

Stamped SILVER

642336

CONDITION

Very good, light wear commensurate with age