Posted 9 years ago
TassieDevil
(175 items)
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!
Extraordinary. It's wonderful to have the box and paperwork and I agree, the brooch is great in itself!
Although ``thumbs-up`` gesture dates back to Ancient Rome (the origin is unclear, though) ``fumsup`` must be Cockney Th-fronting
NORF LONDON :-)
Great! That's why you're lucky ;-D
Love it !!! Have never seen one before !!!
Thanks so much racer for your lovely comment, appreciation and love!
Hi IVAN49.......I really like the idea of "thumbs up" meaning "you live!!
Thanks kyratango......maybe it is!!! LOL
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/REL33983/
Thanks vetraio50 and for the love ......the AWM has one in their online collection.
NevadaBlades,bobby725,brunswick,Caperkid,blunderbuss2,Chrisnp,Manikin and Windwalker......thanks so much for the love and appreciation!!
Thanks Nicefice for the comment and for the love.......glad you think so! I think it is too!!
Thanks for the love Bettyb00....much appreciated!
Hi TassieDevil, I can confirm the brooch is Blackpool Tower. As a kid I used to spend many fun holidays there. :-)
Hi Peasejean55, Thank you....that's excellent!!! and thanks for the love as well. I'm sure holidays would have been great fun!
Many thanks valentino97 for looking and the love!!
Thanks very much Toni1969 for the love....appreciated!
Thanks very much rhinoman....appreciate you taking the time to look and love!
Thanks Oroy!! and for the love!
What a great piece! Thanks for sharing, I've never seen one before
Thanks for the lovely comment Courtenay. Glad you enjoyed seeing it and thank you for the love too, I really do appreciate it!
Just curious... is that a postcard it's attached to?
Such an interesting story TassieDevil extra special complete in the original box Great find!!
Great story and find..... Two Thumbs up.... :-)
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.
Hi Roddy,
Thank you....it is pretty special to be so complete isn't it.
Appreciate the love too thanks!
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!!
You're very welcome :-)
Thanks Bijou for the love, really appreciated!!
Hello Maltamary! Thanks very much for taking the time to look and love, sincerely appreciated :-)
Thanks as always for the love Jenni:-)
Hello ccounts, thanks so very much for taking the time to look and love this little treasure:))