We love finding vintage and antique charms that were made to encourage good luck. So many have wonderful tales behind their designs, just like this rare antique gold 'fumsup' charm!
The charm is modelled on a small figure that reads 'FUMSUP', a phrase for the hand sign thumbs up, and has hands making thumbs up signs too. These fumsup charms have become highly collectable today, originally being made popular as little good luck charms during WW1 gifted to loved ones when they were separated. They can be found made of base metal, silver and gold, some with wooden heads so you can 'touch wood' when it's worn.
Gold versions like this partcular charm have become quite scarce and hard to find these days. It makes such a wonderful talking point and a quirky, wearable piece of history.
The charm is made of 9ct gold, marked ‘9ct’ to the back, as well as ‘RD 636612’ which is the registered mark that dates to circa 1914. The back of the head reads ‘GOOD LUCK’ too.
The charm is hollow in the middle and weighs approx 0.85g in total. It measures approx 25.8mm tall (not including the jump ring) by approx 8.1mm wide by approx 5.2mm deep.
Condition - the charm is in good antique condition but it does show signs of age and wear, including surface wear to the gold. The gold is a mixture of yellow and rose tones. The jump ring is currently pushed closed. Please see photos.
*Please note the box and chain pictured are not included in the sale but the charm will be shipped in a new presentation box and pouch.*
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