Lot 223 - A silver 'Billiken' charm doll pendant with rattle

A rare piece in Australia, the 'Billiken' is an American character invented in the Edwardian era by the art teacher Florence Pretz. Similar to the Kewpie, the mischievous looking Billiken is a token of good luck, representative of 'the way of things', and a popular American folk character.

Likely sterling; appears unmarked, possibly marked to bale, total weight approx. 5g

Auction 1141 - Antique & Collectables (Inspections: Section 3) | 15 November 2022, (Tuesday 06:00 PM)

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A silver 'Billiken' charm doll pendant with rattle

A rare piece in Australia, the 'Billiken' is an American character invented in the Edwardian era by the art teacher Florence Pretz. Similar to the Kewpie, the mischievous looking Billiken is a token of good luck, representative of 'the way of things', and a popular American folk character.

Likely sterling; appears unmarked, possibly marked to bale, total weight approx. 5g

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