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    Posted 8 years ago

    TassieDevil
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    Hello everyone.

    As there has been quite a bit of interest in another post with a fumsup I thought I should show you mine.

    I was lucky enough to swoop on this one about 6 years ago.... thought it was worth the money with it's original box!

    It is silver with a wood head with glass eyes. Rd 636612 for 1914 on it's back and FUMSUP on it's front. There is a shamrock for luck on the forehead, and TOUCHWOOD for luck on the back of the head. The thumbs turn up and the arms are moveable to "touch wood"! There are wings on the feet!

    The Fumsup came on the brooch which I don't think is original to it, but I have left them together as I received them. I think the brooch which is sterling silver and lovely, is Blackpool Tower. The original box is not in the best condition however the original card and the poems are great. Quite rare I think to have the original box!

    These lucky charms were given to soldiers during WW1.

    Hope you enjoy this one.....I think I am very lucky to have it!

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    Comments

    1. racer4four racer4four, 8 years ago
      Extraordinary. It's wonderful to have the box and paperwork and I agree, the brooch is great in itself!
    2. IVAN49 IVAN49, 8 years ago
      Although ``thumbs-up`` gesture dates back to Ancient Rome (the origin is unclear, though) ``fumsup`` must be Cockney Th-fronting
      NORF LONDON :-)
    3. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Great! That's why you're lucky ;-D
    4. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Love it !!! Have never seen one before !!!
    5. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thanks so much racer for your lovely comment, appreciation and love!
    6. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Hi IVAN49.......I really like the idea of "thumbs up" meaning "you live!!
    7. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thanks kyratango......maybe it is!!! LOL
    8. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/REL33983/

      Thanks vetraio50 and for the love ......the AWM has one in their online collection.
    9. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      NevadaBlades,bobby725,brunswick,Caperkid,blunderbuss2,Chrisnp,Manikin and Windwalker......thanks so much for the love and appreciation!!
    10. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thanks Nicefice for the comment and for the love.......glad you think so! I think it is too!!
    11. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thanks for the love Bettyb00....much appreciated!
    12. Peasejean55 Peasejean55, 8 years ago
      Hi TassieDevil, I can confirm the brooch is Blackpool Tower. As a kid I used to spend many fun holidays there. :-)
    13. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Hi Peasejean55, Thank you....that's excellent!!! and thanks for the love as well. I'm sure holidays would have been great fun!
    14. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Many thanks valentino97 for looking and the love!!
    15. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thanks very much Toni1969 for the love....appreciated!
    16. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thanks very much rhinoman....appreciate you taking the time to look and love!
    17. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thanks Oroy!! and for the love!
    18. courtenayantiques courtenayantiques, 8 years ago
      What a great piece! Thanks for sharing, I've never seen one before
    19. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thanks for the lovely comment Courtenay. Glad you enjoyed seeing it and thank you for the love too, I really do appreciate it!
    20. mlmtf6, 8 years ago
      Just curious... is that a postcard it's attached to?
    21. roddyq roddyq, 8 years ago
      Such an interesting story TassieDevil extra special complete in the original box Great find!!
    22. kerry10456 kerry10456, 8 years ago
      Great story and find..... Two Thumbs up.... :-)
    23. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Hello mlmtf6.
      No it isn't a postcard.....just part of the original packaging which says:
      The Latest Charm Fums Up for Luck
      English Manufacture
      Sterling Silver 925/000
      Reg. Name. Reg. Design. G.. V. & Co.
      The card measures 9 1/2cm x 6cm and the back is blank.
    24. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Hi Roddy,
      Thank you....it is pretty special to be so complete isn't it.
      Appreciate the love too thanks!
    25. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thanks very much Kerry....glad you enjoyed it......was very lucky to find it in such great condition!!
      Thanks for the 2 thumbs up and the love.....much appreciated!!
    26. kerry10456 kerry10456, 8 years ago
      You're very welcome :-)
    27. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 8 years ago
      Thanks Bijou for the love, really appreciated!!
    28. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 6 years ago
      Hello Maltamary! Thanks very much for taking the time to look and love, sincerely appreciated :-)
    29. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 6 years ago
      Thanks as always for the love Jenni:-)
    30. TassieDevil TassieDevil, 6 years ago
      Hello ccounts, thanks so very much for taking the time to look and love this little treasure:))

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