Victorian Mother Of Pearl Italian Gobbo Fob Charm-italian Good Luck Talisman
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Victorian Mother Of Pearl Italian Gobbo Fob Charm-italian Good Luck Talisman Description Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item.
YOU ARE INVITED TO BID ON THIS VICTORIAN CARVED FUNNY LITTLE FELLOW DATING FROM THE VICTORIAN ERA CARVED FROM MOTHER OF PEARL. 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!!
C.1880 measures 28mm in length excluding top links !
HAPPY BIDDING !
PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS OF MY AUCTIONS ENDING TO AVOID THE NON PAYING BIDDER ALERT PROCESS COMMENCING.- UNLESS AUCTION IS IMMEDIATE PAYMENT ONLY ! PAYMENT CAN BE MADE VIA: PAYPAL I OBTAIN PROOF OF POSTING WITH EVERY ITEM SENT SO CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEM LOST IN POST OR DAMAGED IN POST AS ALL ITEM ARE WELL WRAPPED FOR TRANSIT. Victorian Mother Of Pearl Italian Gobbo Fob Charm-italian Good Luck Talisman
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