WW1 Gold "Touch Wud" Lucky Charm

$950.00

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WW1 Gold "Touch Wud" Lucky Charm

$950.00

Description

DATE: WW1, c.1915

A rare original First World War period "Touch Wud" good luck charm in the form of a smiley wooden face. These lucky charms are usually in metal, but this one features 9 karat yellow gold arms and legs, along with bright white paste eyes. The back of the charm shows 'Touch Wud' in high relief, while little mouth and nose details are finely carved to the face. These charms were often given to soldiers when leaving for war... Touch Wud!

STONES

Paste Gemstones

MEASUREMENTS

2.1 x 1.8cm

WEIGHT

1.7g

MARKS

Touch Wud to the back in high relief

Stamped 9ct

CONDITION

Very good, light wear commensurate with age