Here's what's inside box seven of our 12 Days of Christmas (or Charm-mas if you will!) Advent Calendar... a vintage gold swinging elf charm that actually spins. The charm is available at the special discounted price until we open box eight at 6pm GMT (8th December 2023) too.
We can't help but fall in love with charms that move and this vintage gold swinging elf charm is such a fun piece!
When the lever at the side is turned, the figure lifts up on the bar, goes over the top and flips over. It is such a simple mechanism but the charm has been so cleverly made so that it swings on its arms whilst its body moves.
The charm is made of 9ct gold and has British hallmarks to one side of the frame for the maker 'FM', 9ct gold, London and what looks to be the date letter 's' for 1953 although this is hard to make out clearly.
The charm measures approx 20.9mm tall (not including the jump ring) by approx 15mm wide by approx 3.1mm deep and the charm weighs approx 1.9g in total.
Condition - The charm is in good vintage condition with some surface wear and tarnishing to the gold. The moving mechanism still works well. The jump ring is currently soldered closed.
*Please note the chain and box 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 9ct gold swinging, moving elf charm
All items are carefully wrapped and packaged in a gift pouch. In the UK, we always post items via Royal Mail's Special Delivery service which is fully tracked and insured. Items sent outside of the UK are sent via Royal Mail's International signed for service, which offers insurance for up to £250 and tracking.