O’REILLYS Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver Auction Starting Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 at 12pm

The SecondWorldWar saw a revival in the interest in charms as soldiers wanted to bring home easily packed trinkets and gifts for their sweethear ts from across the sea. The tradition of traditional charm wearing continued until the 1970s; that was until mechanical charms that had movement incorporated into their design became all the rage. Charms by Nuvo were extremely popular, and revolutionised these small jewellery pieces, inspiring other manufacturers to incorporate hinges and moving par ts to their charms. In this month’s auction, we have a number of mechanical charms available for bidding. Lot 250 is a 9ct charm in the form of a gold bag by Fred Manshaw from 1963; this lot has clubs that move within the bag. Lot 256 is a 9ct charm of a vintage car in which the wheels turn and the bonnet can be lifted to see a miniscule engine. Lot 277 is a 9ct gold charm in the form of a perfume bottle with a removable lid and can actually be used! If you do not have a bracelet or chain to add them to, we also have a variety to choose from this month. 11 Lot 277 Lot 256 Lot 250 LIVE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS • WEDNESDAY, 22nd MARCH 2023 AT 12PM Isobel Morgan