V I N T A G E // a lucky catch / 9k yellow gold and red glass articulated wiggle fish / a pendant

these mid century wiggly fish have quite a fan base and it's a rare treat to find one in a smaller size in good condition, as these were often worn on chunky charm bracelets, which was no match for the hollow form

a wonderful wiggly articulated fish with bright red glass eyes

solid 9k yellow gold, hollow form — most of these were made in China for export

M E A S U R E M E N T S 

measures ~28mm north/south excluding bails x ~10.3mm east/west at widest point

new 10k jump ring bail is not soldered shut and has a 4.25mm inner diameter

weighs 1g

C O N D I T I O N 

in good vintage condition

-time earned patina with variations in hue—including verdigris patina—corresponding to solder seams, which may indicate higher alloy content in those areas
-glass eyes are original and will show surface wear with magnification
-no notable dents or dings, but some minor bends at the ends of some of the scales
-new jump ring bail is not soldered shut
-ball beads on the edge of each wiggle segment are accounted for, but some are slightly squished from their original round form

this is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved

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