Jewelled dagger charm

£250.00

Vintage 9ct gold jewelled dagger charm

This opulent charm reveals a pointed dagger from its jewelled sheath. Even the hilt of the dagger is set with a beautiful gemstone. It looks wonderful hung with other charms, or worn by itself on an old gold chain, and will make an amazing talisman. The length is approximately 3.6cm.

Hallmarked: stamped to blade of dagger

Maker’s mark: FM, likely Fred Manshaw Ltd, manufacturing jewellers based in London EC1, who were famous for making charms in the 1960/70s

Composition of gold: 9ct

Gemstones are untested; likely synthetic

Gross weight: 3.3g

Condition: good; has just been professionally cleaned, had gold jump ring added and chain re-attached

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