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50's Absolutely Amazing Novelty Nautical Charm Bracelet$175.00
The perfect unique vintage charm bracelet for the Sea-legged/Pirate/Nautical lover!
This charming (pun intended!) bracelet is super heavy and loaded with exactly 50 charms. I had originally bought this bracelet for my mom (a mermaid lover) but alas! it was too small for her. The charm materials range from plastic to sterling silver -see list below. A few of these charms are marked with a hallmark or maker's mark featuring a Native American-esque cross, a few also feature a 'c' within a circle hallmark and the back of one star fish features the date - I believe - '97, the c within the circle and two other pictograph marks I do not recognize. The chain is a shiny silver metal link-style chain, with a t-bar & ring style clasp that is encrusted in opalescent rhinestones. All of the charms have a hand-selected/curated feel and the hallmarked charms are expertly made with an amazing amount of detail (see the skeleton charm #37 & treasure trunk charm #20). I have many more pictures and a good macro lens, so please feel free to contact me for more pics or specifics. The overall condition of this bracelet is excellent, although the sizing does make it difficult to wear and fasten, I would highly recommend adding a few additional rings to the chain link for ease of fastening -otherwise, I recommend a friend or fastening partner!
Charms:
1. Ethnic medallion/faux coin - lt. wt. metal
2. Reticulated sand dollar - pot silver? a heavier metal but no marks
3. Dark blue/Violet hand blown bead w/clear drops - glass & metal wire
4. Whale Tail (with detailed underside) - medium wt. metal (has mold seams)
5. Ethnic medallion/faux coin - lt. wt. metal
6. White fish with scales - plastic
7. White, orange, yellow & gold parrot - metal & enamel
8. Double sided seahorse - metal alloy (has mold seams)
9. Punched & pinked edge medallion -lt. wt. metal
10. Flamingo with high detail - suspected silver with only 'c' in circle mark under fanny
11. Sky blue hand blown bead with black drops- glass & metal wire
12. Pirate w/kerchief hand-painted bead - clay, paint
13. Ethnic medallion/faux coin - lt. wt. metal14. Old Ship w/sails - sterling silver, marked .925 and has cross pictograph mark (see pic #8)
15. Starfish - medium wt. metal (has mold seams) w/ 'c' in circle, '97, other marks (see pic #12)
16. Large silver heart w/skull + bones - heavy wt. metal (has mold seams) and rhinestones
17. Clover-like cross with flourishes - medium wt. metal w/details on the edges (no mold seams)
18. Lt. blue w/gold streak hand-blown/Venetian bead - glass & metal wire
19. Scimitar/Arabian style sword - medium wt. metal (has mold seams)
20. Treasure trunk w/fastening lid & treasures inside! - sterling silver, marked .925 and with pictogram cross again, plus a shell, rhinestones and two small fresh water pearls inside!! (see pic #6 for the open trunk view and pic #9 for hallmarks on underside of lid) THIS IS TRULY THE PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE!!
21. Simple cobalt blue bead - glass & metal wire
22. Faux Roman coin -lt. wt. metal
23. Oxidized brass skull with hat - lt. wt. metal affixed onto gold heart charm
24. Sea turtle - med. to heavy wt. metal with fine detail
25. Ethnic medallion/faux coin - lt. wt. metal
26. Pirate flag w/skull & bones - I believe this says .935 silver (argentium silver) with both the cross pictograph AND 'c' within circle marks (see pic #10)
27. Mermaid - back-painted glass cabochon piece (from 1950's or earlier)
28. Silver monkey hanging by his tail - heavy wt. metal alloy
29. Deep purple hand-blown bead w/dark blue drops - glass & metal wire
30. Punched and pinked edge medallion - lt. wt metal
31. Teal blue bead w/yellowish circles - glass, Venetian or hand-blown
32. Oyster shell with 'pearl' - medium wt. metal (has mold seams)
33. Metal trinket with soldered cross - medium wt. metal
34. Tiny fish - lt. wt. metal (has mold seams)
35. Chunky dark purple bead - hand-blown glass & metal wire
36. Hand-painted skull bead - clay & metal wire
37. Skeleton - I suspect this piece is sterling silver (no mold seams) it has amazing detail but no marks (see pic #11)
38. Anchor - med. wt. metal (has mold seams) with 'c' within circle mark on one side and unidentifiable mark on the other side
39. Sword/Staff-style thing - lt. wt. metal (has mold seams)
40. Teal bead with black drops - hand-blown glass & metal wire
41. Faux Roman coin - lt. wt. metal
42. Sea horse - med. wt. metal alloy (has mold seams)
43. Fleur-de-lis - lt. wt. brass colored metal
44. Green white and gold parrot - metal and enamel
45. White fish with scales detail - plastic
46. Blue and clear hand-blown or Venetian bead - glass & metal wire
47. Dolphin - med. to heavy metal (has mold seams)
48. Rhinestone drop - glass (?), metal
49. Starfish - another suspected sterling silver piece with amazing details on front AND back but no marks!
50. Silver sand dollar - sterling silver marked .925
Measurements:
- 7.25" total length
- 2.25 cm diameter of silver sand dollar (largest charm)
- 1.25" total length of skeleton charm
- t.b.a. weight (will update shortly)
Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries!
♥,
Miss Master
This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in New York, New York.