1950s Gold Leo Lion Charm abalone The base is carved with

The base is carved with the words "Never Forget" in French (n'oublie jamais)

The name was soon changed to Mr Punch

Fire does not burn them

resting in foil-backed cut down silver settings that reflect the light back out through the stones

An impressive Egyptian Revival necklace dating from the 1930s

1950s Gold Leo Lion Charm abalone The base is carved withDATE: Mid Century, 1952 Regal vintage lion charm in solid 9 karat yellow gold. The detail and posture are both fantastic, in mid stride with head raised high and tail looping up over his back. A full set of Birmingham hallmarks confirm the gold fineness as well as the year it was made: 1952. MEASUREMENTS 14. 3 x 11. 7 x 5. 1mm WEIGHT 2. 8g MARKS English hallmarks for 9k gold, Birmingham 1952 CONDITION Very good, light wear commensurate with age