I have a VERY interesting charm...I believe it belonged to my Morfar (Grandfather) in Denmark...then left to my mother upon his death. My Mother died when I was 12 so, I have no one to ask. I have searched with no avail. Morfar was born in 1893. It is a Sterling LYKKETOM, with moveable arms. There is no mark (that I can find). It is a little about 31.25 mm and is 3-dimensional. Any help is gratefully accepted.
Lykketom
Re: Lykketom
This is fumsup good luck charm popular in the late 19th and early 20th century and often given to soldiers in WW I. It was made in the form of a small person or baby.
The name comes from thumbs up (I think ``th fronting`` must be Cockney; but have heard it in South East England, too).
I am not familiar with Danish, but lykke is ``happiness``.
Regards
The name comes from thumbs up (I think ``th fronting`` must be Cockney; but have heard it in South East England, too).
I am not familiar with Danish, but lykke is ``happiness``.
Regards
Re: Lykketom
Thank YOU again AG2012...I had never heard of a Fumsup...and "lykke" IS Danish for luck. I had taken the charm to the USA Antiques Roadshow last year, they couldn't help me.
Re: Lykketom
Most probably there are two words actually; LYKKE TOM - MEANING LUCKY TOM.
Regarding the road antique show, you should have responded with``Lawd above! are yew an expert,or what?, innit.``
Regarding the road antique show, you should have responded with``Lawd above! are yew an expert,or what?, innit.``
Re: Lykketom
Three advertisements from J.C. Vickery in 1916 that illustrate the 'Fumsup' figure:
J.C. Vickery - London - 1916
J.C. Vickery - London - 1916
J.C. Vickery - London - 1916
'Fumsup' appears to Britain's answer to America's 'Kewpie' doll.
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J.C. Vickery - London - 1916
J.C. Vickery - London - 1916
J.C. Vickery - London - 1916
'Fumsup' appears to Britain's answer to America's 'Kewpie' doll.
Trev.
Re: Lykketom
A couple of images of a somewhat simlar silver-plated Scottish-style piece:
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