Munich Child" Munich Monk/Exquisitely Hand Enameled/Antique silver Charm

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"Munich Child" Munich MonkExquisitely Hand EnameledAntiquesilver Charm This finely hand-enameled "Munich child" silver charm measures about ¾” in height . It is Continental silver and likely dates c. 1900.The colorful hand applied enamels are clear and bright. This antique silver charm is in excellent condition with little or no enamel loss. According to a web source: Münchner Kindl is German for "Munich child", the symbol on the coat of arms of the city Munich. This symbol has been the coat-of-arms of Munich since the 13th century. The figure portrayed was originally a Monk or Friar holding a book. By the 16th century it evolved into a figure of a small child wearing a pointed hood, often shown holding a beer mug and a radish. It has been theorized that the name for the city of Munich (München in German) comes from the term "Kloster von Mönchen" or "Cloister for Monks as homage to a nearby monastery. This charm is from the estate of Joan Munkacsi. Joan, of A Charmed Existence, was an avid and extremely knowledgeable collector and seller of vintage charms and charm bracelets. We miss her. It will be carefully packaged to insure safe delivery. Domestic S/H – Shipping - $4.75 – includes Insurance International – Please email for shipping costs Please pay via PayPal at auctions end. Thanks and have fun bidding! Still Looking? read more
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