Dainty Mid 20th Century Mechanical Seashell with Pearl Charm in 14k Gold
Poor Mouchette
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![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k1rev_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254869)
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k2_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254810)
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k3_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254810)
A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off. All of the moving parts of this charm are functioning beautifully. We love these finely-made old charms, and like our favorite examples, this one has lots of symbolic potential.
Materials
14k gold
Pearl
Age
c. 1950
Dimensions
Measures approx 17.8 x 14.8 mm, without pendant loop; pearl is approx 2.4 mm.
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k1rev_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254869)
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k1rev_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254869)
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k2_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254810)
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k2_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254810)
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k3_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254810)
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k3_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254810)
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k1rev_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254869)
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k2_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254810)
![A darling, mid 20th century mechanical charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, as a seashell that conceals a small white pearl. This little shell has a delicate scalloped form, and the alternating smooth and textured rays of the shell face make it extra pretty. This opens and closes with a latching mechanism— a small bead functions as the push-off.](http://www.poormouchette.com/cdn/shop/products/midcenturymechanicalclamcharm14k3_{width}x.jpg?v=1615254810)