Vintage Lucky Wishbone Brooch/Pin, circa 1940-50's. This pin/brooch was recently purchased from a local estate. Crafted in solid 10K yellow gold depicting a wishbone in a three-dimensional design. It is secured with a straight pin and locking clasp. It could easily be converted to a pendant. Pictured as received. Polishing or cleaning are available by request at no additional charge. Coin pictured for size comparison.
Vintage Lucky Wishbone Brooch/Pin, circa 1940-50’s. This pin/brooch was recently purchased from a local estate. Crafted in solid 10K yellow gold depicting a wishbone in a three-dimensional design. It is secured with a straight pin and locking clasp. It could easily be converted to a pendant. Pictured as received. Polishing or cleaning are available by request at no additional charge. Coin pictured for size comparison.
COMPOSITION: 10K gold, acid & Kee gold X-ray machine tested & marked
CONDITION: Estate Item, excellent (minimal wear)
WEIGHT: 1.4 Grams
MARKS: 10K
DIMENSION: 1-1/16″ X 5/8″
Wishbone luck has been a popular pastime for centuries. It symbolizes the promise of good luck. The origins of wishbones as lucky charms go all the way back to ancient times. Around 700 B.C.E., the Etruscans believed birds were oracles and could tell the future. Whenever the Etruscans slaughtered a chicken, they would leave the furcula in the sun to dry out, preserving it in hopes of gaining some its divining powers. Villagers would then pick up the furcula and gently stroke it while making a wish — giving it its more common name, the wishbone.
One of the more iconic images of the holidays is that of two family members (usually kids) fighting over a wishbone. Each struggles to crack the bone and get the bigger piece, ensuring good luck and that his or her wish will be granted.
The saying “Get a lucky break” comes from this tradition.
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