WW1 'John Bull Union Flag' Thumbs Fumsup Touch Wud Lucky Charm Badge.
A rare original First World War period 'Touch Wud good luck charm'; silver silhouette in the form of the character 'John Bull' complete with top hat, his bulbous body and head made of wood; the reverse with framed coloured 'Union Flag' and impressed "Silver" with Rd No 642336, a registered, design and patent date of 1915. Good condition, top hat with a few creases, ring now absent.
WW1 Tommy Touch Wud Fumsup, Silver Lucky Charm Pendant.
A rare original First World War period 'Tommy Touch Wud' good luck charm in the form of a smiley wooden head with amber glass eyes, the reverse embossed with "Touch Wud" trade mark, the fixed arms impressed Silver. Very good condition, complete with ring suspension, wood scuffs around the top of legs not affecting the appearance.
Height with ring approx 24mm.
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Lucky Black Cat Swastika Wheel Charm, 1910 Hallmarked Silver Good Luck Sweetheart Brooch.
A rare original early 20th century 'Lucky Charm sweetheart brooch', depicting a startled cat balancing upon a wheel, the centre bearing a good luck 'Swastika' (this symbol disassociated with in England in the mid 1930's), the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1910, maker's details "H W LD" (Henry Williamson Ltd London) and "Rd572262" a registered, design and patent ... read more
WW1 Thumbs Fumsup Touch Wud, 15 carat Gold Lucky Charm and Chain Necklace.
A very rare original First World War period Good Luck Charm in the form of a solid gold hollow body, the front impressed Fumsup the reverse with embossed registration number Rd 636612 a registered, design and patent date of 1914 and impressed "15ct" (15 carat gold), the arms are moveable, the wooden Touch Wud head with four leaf clover to the brow and embossed with "Touch Wood Tra... read more
WW1 Thumbs Fumsup Touch Wud, 9 carat Gold Lucky Charm Badge.
A very rare original First World War period Good Luck Charm in the form of a solid gold hollow body, the front impressed Fumsup the reverse with embossed registration number Rd 636612 a registered, design and patent date of 1914 and impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold), the arms are moveable, the wooden Touch Wud head with white glass eyes slightly misaligned. Very good condition, with ... read more
WW1 Good Luck Wishbone Rifle Sweetheart Brooch.
An unusual First World War period 'Good Luck sweetheart brooch', gilded brass rifle with an applied wishbone to the centre and three paste diamonds stones placed along the top. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Width 51mm.
Height 15mm. read more
WW1 'Thumbs Up' Good Luck, Naval Signal Flag Brooch.
A scarce original First World War period 'Thumbs Up' good luck brooch, in the form of a gilt Naval Signal flag, white enamel with blue edging, signifying 'About to Sail'; the central frame depicts the head and shoulders of a naval officer smoking a pipe, with sailing ship in background, the reverse with maker's details "T.Fattorini Bolton". Very good condition, retaining original pin fi... read more
WW1 Fumsup Touch Wood lucky charm pendant
A rare original First World War Good Luck Charm in the form of a hollow silver body, the front impressed 'Fumsup' the reverse with embossed registration number 'Rd 638612. the arms are moveable, the wooden head with four leaf clover to the forehead and complete with red glass eyes, the reverse embossed with faint 'Touch Wood'. Good condition, complete with original ring, very minor dent to sto... read more
Good Luck horseshoe trench cap rifle sweetheart brooch
An unusual First World War period gilt metal 'Good Luck rifle sweetheart brooch', the reverse with hook adaptation to support a pendant no longer present. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Width 51mm.
Height 24mm. read more
Tommy Touch Wud Fumsup silver lucky charm pendant
A very rare original First World War period 'Tommy Touch Wud' good luck charm in the form of a wooden head with blue glass eyes and painted metal military cap, the reverse embossed with "Touch Wud" trade mark, the fixed arms impressed Silver "925". Very good condition, complete with ring suspension.
Height 20mm. read more
Good Luck horseshoe charm 1915 silver rifle sweetheart brooch
A very unusual and attractive, fine quality First World, War Good Luck sweetheart brooch, the reverse bearing Chester silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details "W.Bs" (Ward Brothers, Birmingham). Very good condition, original pin fittings and retaining all the gold plated decoration to the ivy leaves.
Width 60mm.
Height 14mm. read more
WW1 United We Stand 1914 lucky dice flags of the nations brooch
A most unusual and charming little brooch. Made of gilt the six sides of the dice portray the united countries England France Belgium China and Russia the last with 1914 upside down as it hangs. Set to the suspension is a bean pod. Good condition but with a few minor nicks to the enamel.
Dice 20mm square, 47mm hanging. read more