WW1 sterling silver & wood ‘Fumsup – Touch Wood’ lucky charm 1914

This cute little antique piece holds historical significance as a keepsake from the First World War. It was gifted to soldiers by their loved ones for luck. The ‘Fumsup – Touch Wood’ lucky charm was typical of the era, athough it was a popular piece of jewellery back in Queen Victoria’s reign. It’s a nostalgic collectible for enthusiasts of antique jewellery and military memorabilia and as such, collectors are making them even rarer to find! This little one bears a registration number on its back, little wings at its heels and a shamrock to its forehead and it measures 31mm. Thanks for looking! 😊

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ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER CHESTER 1899 SPECTACLE CHATELAINE TYPE CASE,64 GRAMS.

An antique sterling silver Chatelaine type Spectacle case, holder, holder just under 6 inches long, 9 inches long in total with chain, top and bottom hallmarked for Chester 1899, maker CC, all uncleaned, no initials, pronounced dent to bottom point, pushed in to top, some dings to plain central circular panel, some dings to rear, top good, plush lined inner good, weighs 64 grams total weight including material liner, good hand engraving, worthy of some attention, restoration.

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SUPERB SOLID SILVER HALLMARKED ACORN KNOPP SPOON THOMAS BRADBURY LONDON 1937

SUPERB SOLID SILVER ENGLISH HALLMARKED ACORN KNOPP DEMITASSE SPOON BY THE RENOWNED MAKER THOMAS BRADBURY LONDON 1937. SPOON IN SUPERB CONDITION NO DINGS NO DENTS. NICE CLEAR HALLMARKS. MADE FROM A GOOD GAUGE OF SILVER HENCE NO DAMAGE. BEAUTIFUL EGG SHAPE DESIGN TO BOWL WHICH HAS A LEOPARD DESIGN FOR THE LONDON ASSAY OFFICE. LOVELY STRAIGHT STEM WITH UNUSUAL THREE CORNER DESIGN. ACORN KNOPP FINIAL. A GOOD COLLECTORS ITEM. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS AS THIS IS VERY MUCH PART OF DESCRIPTION ANY MARKS YOU SEE IN PHOTOS IS DUE TO REFLECTION OF CAMERA LENGTH 8.2 CM WEIGHT 7 GRAMS PLEASE SEE MY FEEDBACK

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SOLID SILVER JAPANESE HALLMARKED COCKTAIL STIRRING SPOON CIRCA 1950

SOLID SILVER JAPANESE HALLMARKED COCKTAIL STIRRING SPOON CIRCA 1950. SPOON IN SUPERB CONDITION NO DINGS NO DENTS. MADE FROM A GOOD GAUGE OF SILVER HENCE NO DAMAGE. THIS SPOON IS STAMPED STERLING 950 TO BACK OF BOWL WHICH IS A HIGHER GRADE SILVER THAN THE ENGLISH 925. BEAUTIFUL FLOWER PATTERN TO BOWL. LOVELY BAMBOO DESIGN TO STEM WITH A BUDDHA FINIAL. THIS SPOON WILL COME BOXED TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE. A GOOD COLLECTORS ITEM. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS AS THIS IS VERY MUCH PART OF DESCRIPTION ANY MARKS YOU SEE IN PHOTOS IS DUE TO REFLECTION OF CAMERA LENGTH 18.5 CM WEIGHT 6 GRAMS PLEASE SEE MY FEEDBACK

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SUPERB SOLID SILVER VICTORIAN HALLMARKED SALT SPOON J & W DEAKIN CHESTER 1895

SUPERB SOLID SILVER VICTORIAN ENGLISH HALLMARKED SALT SPOON BY THE RENOWNED MAKER J & W DEAKIN CHESTER 1895. SPOON IN SUPERB CONDITION NO DINGS NO DENTS. NICE CLEAR HALLMARKS. BEAUTIFUL SHELL SHAPE DESIGN TO BOWL WITH A BARLEY TWISTED STEM AND BALL TOP FINIAL. THESE CHESTER SALT SPOONS ARE BECOMING VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND. I CANNOT FAULT THIS SPOON IN ANY WAY. I MUST STRESS THIS IS A SMALL SALT SPOON. A GOOD COLLECTORS ITEM. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS AS THIS IS VERY MUCH PART OF DESCRIPTION ANY MARKS YOU SEE IN PHOTOS IS DUE TO REFLECTION OF CAMERA LENGTH 5 CM WEIGHT 1.6 GRAMS PLEASE SEE MY FEEDBACK

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