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GINGER TOM'S CURIOUS ECLECTIC

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Item Details

A very unusual large brooch in oriental style, and featuring a Billiken. It is made of filigree gold-tone metal with two dragons flanking a Billiken sitting on a throne under a pagoda shaped roof. It is finely modelled with lots of detail. It dates to the 1930s. There is a large pin to the back. Billiken was a character created in 1908 by American illustrator Florence Pretz. He was the totem of the 'Church of Good Luck', a pseudo self-help movement that sprang from the American 'Mind Cure' craze popular in the early 20th century. It was believed that purchasing a Billiken charm would bring the purchaser good luck. It was considered even better luck to be given a Billiken. His popularity was short lived and waned before the start of WWII.

  • Period: 1930s
    • Price: £75.00
    • €88 Euro
    • $94 US Dollar
  • Location: Derbyshire
    • Dimensions: H: 6.3cm (2.48in)
    • W: 5.5cm (2.17in)
    • D: 0.5cm (0.20in)