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1930’s 14K Gold Enameled Alfred the Penguin Charm

$425.00
This 14k gold and enamel penguin charm embodies the spirit we think of when we think of the March of the Penguins—and the adorable but determined penguins who make the journey across Antarctica each year. The enameled penguin wears the black and white tuxedo suit, with little red feet and a hint of blue for his eye. He has one leg raised up in a comical fashion—as if on a mission—that makes this charm cartoonish and fun.
Alfred the Penguin" was a popular cartoon character in the French Sunday paper "Zig et Puce" created by Alain de Saint-Ogan". It was marketed as a good luck mascot in the Cartier showroom, and produced by Henri Rouard at 10/12 rue de l'asile, Popincourt, Paris from 1925-1929 at a very expensive price then of 260 French Francs.
The enamel has tight detail and is very well done, and this is a unique charm that you won’t find again!

The charm weighs 1.15 grams. It is 5/8” x 1/2”, plus a 4 x 6 mm bail. 

Marked on the back as 14k. 

Shipping

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  • Most items are antiques or handmade, and may show appropriate signs of age.

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