This vintage gold opening egg charm is just so sweet. A smooth golden egg to the outside, it opens as if the egg has cracked to reveal a little chick inside decorated with enamel !
The charm is made of 9ct gold and has British hallmarks for the 9ct gold, London. There is a date letter mark but sadly it is too worn to make out clearly. We believe the charm likely dates to the 1950s/60s.
The charm measures approx 18.5mm tall (not including the jump ring) by approx 10.2mmwide by approx 9.8mm deep and weighs approx 4.1g in total.
Condition - The charm is in good vintage condition but does show signs of age and wear. There is some surface wear to the gold and the enamel has worn away in places on the chick so the gold is showing underneath. There is also some tarnishing to the gold inside. The hinge mechanism works well and the charm clicks closed to stay closed when worn. The jump ring is currently soldered 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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Vintage 1950s/60s 9ct gold and enamel opening egg charm with chick inside
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