Antique Italian "Il Gobbo" Lucky Mother of Pearl Charm Lorgnette 23ct of Brilliant Cut Diamonds

23ct of Brilliant Cut Diamonds (butterfly)

Theodore Jequier and features his patented Brevit #93017 movement

and one of these charms for a wife or girl-friend was a must

it remains in great condition with few signs of wear and a fine antique patina

it's remarkable how well these gypsy rings have aged

Antique Italian "Il Gobbo" Lucky Mother of Pearl Charm Lorgnette 23ct of Brilliant Cut DiamondsDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 Il Gobbo: The Italian Hunchback Charm of Good Luck Il Gobbo (the hunchback in Italian), has been one of Italys most beloved symbols of fortune for centuries and is thought to offer the same good luck and protection as the Italian horn charms! Il Gobbo was depicted as a man wearing a hat and suit, with a large spinal curvature that was considered a good omen! This lovely antique charm is modelled as (you guessed it) Il Gobbo.