The first bracelet I got was from a dear friend – and when it arrived it turned out to be filled with charms engraved LIL – my mother’s name. The second full bracelet I bought to sell all but one charm – only to discover it was full of charms engraved KEN – my fathers […]
When a Walter Lampl shows up as a Hidden Treasure
July 18, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Finding a bracelet that isn’t titled with a Walter Lampl charm on it is always a treat – even better if are two, and one is a flower of the month enamel. It just makes your week if you win it for a song. But at any price these spectacular enamel guilloche hearts are treasures. […]
Spectacular Victorian Sterling Charm Bracelet
July 16, 2009 by Leave a Comment
If ever there was a time I’ve wished I had a few extra Grand around (and when do I not wish that) this is it. It has both moving jesters and that gorgeous sterling mesh purse charm. This bracelet is a dream come true. Especially note the luck chimney sweep with mechanical arms. That one […]
Not Vintage but Brilliant Mechanical Charm
July 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
We still use the phrase from long ago – “Don’t get your T-t’s in a wringer” (Which comes from the actual problem when using an old washing machine – and i can’t even imagine the pain, worse than a mammogram!) Here, by the artist Lydia, is a mechanical charm to demonstrate. new but nice pun […]
Victorian Puffy Hearts on Original Sales Card
June 28, 2009 by 1 Comment
I sometimes wonder if Puffy Heart Charm Bracelets (yes they do deserve caps – grin) are the most popular because they represent the joy of love – or because they sound so incrediblely nice to wear… Here is the first example of an old advertising card with the original heart charms on it that I’ve […]
