A wonderfully detailed vintage wishing well charm crafted in 9K yellow gold, complete with a working mechanical crank and suspended bucket.
The miniature three-dimensional well is beautifully constructed, with slender supports rising to a textured roof above the tiny bucket below. Turn the crank and the mechanical element brings this little gold scene to life, a delightful detail that makes vintage mechanical charms so collectible.
Dating to the mid-20th century, novelty and mechanical charms became beloved additions to charm bracelets, capturing everything from travels and hobbies to familiar objects and tiny everyday scenes. The wishing well was an especially charming subject, traditionally associated with wishes and good fortune.
Measuring just over 21 mm tall, this petite mechanical treasure would make a wonderful addition to a vintage charm bracelet or can be worn alone as an unusual pendant.
DETAILS
Era: Mid-Century
Metal: 9K Yellow Gold, stamped
Design: Three-Dimensional Wishing Well
Mechanical Detail: Working Crank & Suspended Bucket
Measurements: Approx. 21.24 x 9.31 mm
Weight: 1.15 g
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. The mechanical components remain functional. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
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