This rare vintage 14k gold charm has a spot-on likeness of the puppet Charlie McCarthy, hand-painted in enamel with impressive detail. Charlie McCarthy was the infamous puppet of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Charlie was known for his mischievous personality, as well as his top hat, tuxedo, and monocle. The pair was a duo since 1923, but when Charlie and Bergen hit the Broadway stage in 1933, they quickly soared to a new level of fame, becoming a beloved icon in American culture.
The adorable charm features a portrait of Charlie in his top hat and monocle. The hand painted enamel has incredible highlights along the hat, and great details like rosy cheeks, tiny eyelashes, and a little bowtie. An outline of 14k gold frames the portrait like a bezel and makes it pop.
The charm encapsulates the magic of a ventriloquist, and is perfect for someone nostalgic for the wonder and possibility of the Vaudeville era. We think there is something so cool and pure about the imagination ventriloquy evokes, and we love that this charm is a link to a different era. It is a rare piece and hard to find, making this charm extra special.
The charm measures approximately 1/4” x 1/2”, plus an additional 6 x 4 mm bail. It weighs 1.7 grams. Marked on the back as 14k. Circa 1930’s - 1940’s.
