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Title: Stumped
Post by: openeyes on June 23, 2010, 12:56:38 AM
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone might know what this item is and if someone does I hope you might have some background info of this item...I haven't a clue? (http://)
Title: Re: Stumped
Post by: sapphire on June 23, 2010, 06:54:18 AM
Looks to me to be some sort of large charm or 'fob' for keys. I wouldn't think it could be classified as
even vintage though, judging by the length of the girl's skirt.

Any idea what type of metal it's made of, any manuf. marks anywhere?
Title: Re: Stumped
Post by: waywardangler on June 23, 2010, 07:09:10 AM
I agree with sapphire, it looks newer as the girl's dress is above her knees and is probably a charm or something.  The boy inside and the girl outside look cartoonish.  I can't quite make out the names but it looks like "Beauty & Genius".
Title: Re: Stumped
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on June 23, 2010, 10:25:13 AM
I agree that it's probably a modern charm for a charm bracelet. A lot of them moveable with things that open and close like this one. Does it say "Beauty vs. Genius" or just "Beauty Genius"? I think either way its message is either about choosing one or the other, or about being able to be both.
Title: Re: Stumped
Post by: luxetveritas on June 23, 2010, 11:29:04 AM
The piece just seems a little too big for a charm bracelet, doesn't it? I'm definitely no expert when it comes to jewelry though...
Title: Re: Stumped
Post by: fancypants on June 23, 2010, 11:33:58 AM
I'd go with the keychain/fob idea , perhaps one intended for a pretty violinist .
Title: Re: Stumped
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on June 23, 2010, 05:45:18 PM
Good point, looking back at the lighter it does seem too big. Maybe a pendant?
Title: Re: Stumped
Post by: Sara Finn on June 23, 2010, 10:56:18 PM
Looks like it had been painted gold .

Beauty on the outside , genuis on the inside .


Looks like a pendant for a young girl 2me .
 :)