1950s Gold Leo Lion Charm austrian with an uncarved oval head

with an uncarved oval head and scrolled shoulder accents

and as such the top bar is hinged on opens

who witnessed an event in the Philippines in 1521 whilst chronicling Magellan's voyage of discovery

and it dates from the 1860s

1950s Gold Leo Lion Charm austrian with an uncarved oval headDATE: 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