A cat lover's delight: Hinged vintage British sterling silver Puss in Boots lucky charm.

[@inabluemoon2023] Once in a blue moon — curated vintage finds. Sterling silver, vintage British Puss in Boots charm with a hinged opening. Are you a cat person or a dog person? Whatever your preference, this exquisitely detailed silver charm is sure to capture your heart. It was originally designed to be worn on a lucky charm bracelet, a style of jewelry that has been popular since the Victorian era. Wearers would collect charms representing good luck or special personal significance, stringing them together to create a unique, symbolic bracelet. Nearly every fashion house periodically releases items in the lucky charm bracelet style, including Tiffany & Co., Dior, and Chanel. The contemporary British brand Pandora, known for its affordable fine jewelry, even built its brand identity around the lucky charm bracelet concept. Open the little boot, and a mischievous cat peeks out with a tilted head, as if caught playing hide-and-seek. In fact, Puss in Boots is a well-known Western fairy tale character. In the story, an intelligent cat uses clever schemes to help its impoverished master marry a beautiful princess and gain wealth. Therefore, the Puss in Boots motif is not only charming but also carries an auspicious meaning. This silver charm was acquired from a vintage British jewelry collector and dates from approximately the 1970s-1980s. Its size is quite versatile; besides being a charm for a bracelet, it can also be worn as a necklace pendant or attached to a keychain. We invite you to refer to our photos and choose your preferred way to wear it. . Material: 925 Sterling Silver, unmarked . Dimensions: 2 × 0.5 × 0.5 cm . Era: Estimated 1970s-1980s