Victorian Angelskin Coral /gold Italian Gobbo Fob Charm C1880-good Luck Talisman

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YOU ARE INVITED TO BID ON THIS VICTORIAN CARVED FUNNY LITTLE FELLOW  DATING FROM THE VICTORIAN ERA CARVED FROM CORAL AND GOLD TOP TO HE'S HAT AND THE 1 JUMP LINK ARE ROSE GOLD.HE IS FROM THE VICTORIAN ERA ALTHOUGH NOT MARKED FULLY TESTED AS GOLD.BEAUTIFULLY MODELLED AS A 'GOBBO' OR LUCKY HUNCHBACK.

In Italy a male hunchback or 'Gobbo' was considered to be very lucky (in contrast to a female hunchback, who was very unlucky!). The manufacture of hunchback figures as good luck charms made from coral and other precious materials is a long standing tradition...and is still popular today!

A wonderful antique charm, and definitely very collectable...ideal for any collection!!

 HE MEASURES: 32MM EXCLUDING JUMP LINKS- ONE HAND LOOKS A BIT SHORTER AND THERE IS A SURFACE AIRLINE CRACK YOU CAN SEE IT ON ONE OF THE PHOTOS BUT IT IS ONLY SURFACE.

C.1880.

HAPPY BIDDING !

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Victorian Angelskin Coral /gold Italian Gobbo Fob Charm C1880-good Luck Talisman