is still a lucky charm, and anyone who has one of these rarities is a lucky collector. The heads are a very different shape, made of black glass or very occasionally plastic, and the front of the shirt is marked LUCKY LUCE – if anyone knows why I’d love to know the story.
The Touch Wood Wud version of Fums Up
August 23, 2008 by 2 Comments
With the great popularity of the Fums Ups other variations emerged as the War went on – and continued through WWII as well. This round version didn’t move, the hands are attached in the up position, and this is the version that was further personalised in the different army hats, and even a female variant. […]
A VERY Unusual Touch Wood
August 22, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Check this one out on eBay – it seems to be handmade. click here for the AUCTION
Fums Ups 2
August 13, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Took me awhile but I have some interesting pictures of various ‘Fums Up’ Touch Wood’ Touch Wud’ etc. I have a friend (who shall remain nameless at his/her request) who has an extensive collection and has agreed to share some pictures. I think the progression of these is particularly interesting, from the 1914-16 reg. marks […]
The Lucky Fums Up
July 31, 2008 by Leave a Comment
There are so many things to be said about the charms we consider ‘lucky’ some came about by chance, some by deliberate profit schemes , but ever since we dragged ourselves from the oceans and gained grasping fingers, we have held onto those small items we feel bring us good fortune. In the early part […]
