Antique Italian "Il Gobbo" Lucky Mother of Pearl Charm

DATE: Victorian, c.1860 Il Gobbo: The Italian Hunchback Charm of Good Luck... Il Gobbo (the hunchback in Italian), has been one of Italy’s most beloved symbols of fortune for centuries and is thought to offer the same good luck and protection as the Italian horn charms! Il Gobbo was depicted as a man wearing a hat and suit, with a large spinal curvature that was considered a good omen! This lovely antique charm is modelled as (you guessed it) Il Gobbo. He's crafted and craved from a dreamy piece of mother of pearl, and features silver fittings for wear on a chain. STONES Mother of Pearl MEASUREMENTS 2.3 x 1.1cm WEIGHT 1.3g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver CONDITION Very good, light wear commensurate with age