Vintage English Steamer Trunk Opening Charm

Jewelry : Vintage : Sterling Silver : British : Luggage : Opener

 

One of my favorite charms probably because it reminds me of a much simpler time full of glamour, refinement, travel and textural nuance unlike today (at least this is how I see a 'simpler time' :) - I've got rose colored glasses on aye!

This English beauty is a wonderful representation of the steamer trunk used to transport your clothing/possessions when traveling. In my "world" this means I am on a huge ship traveling first class. Beautiful foliate embellishment decorates the top and sides and is flanked by strips of what most presumably would be leather strapping. A key hole is in the front (not real) and the handles drape on wither side. It opens and closes securely and although my photo shows the closure slightly unaligned it does actual line up if you straighten it a bit.

This could hold a memento or bit of scented cloth if desired. Truly a poignant piece!

Circa 1950-1960 Sterling although unmarked which is very normal for English charms, has tested as such.

Measures 1/2 inches.

Most Vintage charm collectors like the patina to be undisturbed, this adds potentially higher value to some charms. Patina is not the same as tarnish... Patina is the soft glow caused by bits of tarnish settling into the natural minute scratches in Sterling Silver that occur overtime. A gentle sweep with a silver cloth will remove unattractive superfluous tarnish yet leave the depth and dimension of the low areas - nooks & crannies - scratches - or what have you. Using a dip or scouring a charm will remove all of the good deposits of tarnish. Again, your choice by all means but a gentle hand is usually a safer bet when cleaning Vintage Sterling.

Rest assured, all charms at Evetta Hill are guaranteed Vintage and have not been altered in any manner! I do not sell reproduction charms ever - even if they were reproduced from an original Vintage mold. Charms like that are NEW even though they were designed using an old component.

Please note that my photos are highly enlarged and therefore magnify every nuance many of which are not visible to the naked eye.

Item ID: eh00448

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