PL243
Yellow Gold Opening Acorn & Squirrel Charm
A wonderful example of vintage novelty jewellery, this 9ct yellow gold acorn charm conceals a delightful miniature squirrel within. Crafted with a fully functioning hinged opening, the charm features detailed acorn and leaf decoration and dates to approximately 1962. Hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office and bearing the SP sponsor mark, this collectable piece combines playful design with genuine vintage character. Suitable for wear on a necklace or charm bracelet, it remains one of the more unusual novelty charms from the period. One available only from our pre-loved jewellery collection.
PL243
Yellow Gold Opening Acorn & Squirrel Charm
A wonderful example of vintage novelty jewellery, this 9ct yellow gold acorn charm conceals a delightful miniature squirrel within. Crafted with a fully functioning hinged opening, the charm features detailed acorn and leaf decoration and dates to approximately 1962. Hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office and bearing the SP sponsor mark, this collectable piece combines playful design with genuine vintage character. Suitable for wear on a necklace or charm bracelet, it remains one of the more unusual novelty charms from the period. One available only from our pre-loved jewellery collection.
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Opening Acorn Charm
A Charming Piece of Vintage Novelty Jewellery
Novelty charms became especially popular during the 1950s and 1960s, with jewellers creating intricate miniature designs that concealed hidden details and moving parts. This delightful acorn charm perfectly captures that spirit of craftsmanship and imagination.
At first glance, the charm appears as a beautifully modelled acorn complete with a textured cap and decorative leaf detail. However, the true appeal of the piece is revealed when the acorn opens to expose a tiny squirrel hidden safely within. The miniature figure is carefully crafted and remains securely enclosed when the charm is closed.
Birmingham Hallmarked Gold
The charm carries hallmarks from the Birmingham Assay Office together with the SP sponsor mark and a date letter corresponding to approximately 1962. These marks confirm the authenticity of the piece while providing an attractive link to its mid-century origins.
Highly sought after by collectors of vintage charms, animal jewellery and novelty gold designs, opening charms such as this have become increasingly difficult to source in original condition. Whether added to a charm bracelet, worn as a pendant, or given as a meaningful gift, this unusual piece is certain to attract attention and admiration.
As with all items from our pre-loved jewellery collection, this charm is a unique one-off piece and cannot be replaced once sold.
Product Specification
- Product Type: Vintage Opening Charm
- Design: Acorn with Hidden Squirrel
- Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold
- Gold Purity: 375
- Assay Office: Birmingham
- Sponsor Mark: SP
- Date: Circa 1962
- Construction: Hinged Opening Design
- Features: Concealed Miniature Squirrel
- Decoration: Textured Acorn Cap and Leaf Detail
- Condition: Pre-Loved Vintage Jewellery
- Suitable For: Charm Bracelet or Necklace
- Collection: Vintage Gold Charms
- Availability: One Available Only
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